LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Director Phil Roos released the following statement in response to tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China: "Tariffs on Michigan's closest trading partners will …
In the fight against climate change, few things are more important than the switch to affordable clean energy. And in local government, few things matter more than funding for community services. These two needs are aligning neatly in the form of Michigan’ …
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. There are no short-term side effects that could cause alarm or warn of its presence. Long-term exposure to radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer, which …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, Energy (EGLE) is transitioning its internship program from an unpaid program to a paid program, beginning this summer. EGLE leadership and staff have long recognized the hardship unpaid internships …
Michigan’s strictest-in-the-nation Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) has become even more protective of public health this year. Enacted by the legislature in 2018, the LCR established a lead action level of 15 parts per billion (ppb) for public water systems …
LANSING, Michigan — Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the third round of Renewables Ready Communities Awards (RRCA). This round will support deployment of more than 978.5 megawatts (MW) of solar power …
Every year, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) makes radon test kits available to city and county health departments, tribal governments, and Michigan State University (MSU) extension offices. The kits test for the …
Many Michigan law enforcement agencies participate by offering drop-off locations throughout the state. To find additional, year-round drop-off locations that accept medications, supplements, and/or needles/sharps, go to Michigan.gov/EGLEDrugDisposal and …
Michigan continues to take bold steps to avert the worst impacts of climate change. The 2024 MI Healthy Climate Plan Report focuses on the past 12 months of new legislation, funding, initiatives, and more to build a cleaner, healthier, more prosperous …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Remediation and Redevelopment Division (RRD) will provide an additional funding source of $26.5 million for portions of the Grayling Township Water Extension Projects. The funding, …
In a continued effort to protect human and environmental health EGLE’s Water Infrastructure Funding & Financing Section (WIFFS) Grants Unit awarded 185 grants to Michigan communities in fiscal year 2024. This brings the unit’s total grant awards to …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced that the latest six-month monitoring period for lead in Flint’s drinking water resulted in a 90th percentile calculation for the samples collected of 3 parts per billion …
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) announced today that it has listed the 300th site of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) groundwater contamination caused by the historic use and disposal of “forever chemicals” across the state. As …
Calendar Go to Calendar EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines …
This conference is a must-attend event for federal, state, county, and municipal emergency response personnel, facility emergency managers, contractors, consultants, and other professionals committed to safeguarding our environment from potential threats …
EGLE has oversight of Public Act 154 which deals with K-12 public and nonpublic schools and is specifically called The Clean Drinking Water Access Act. It is a new law and is not part of the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act. Schools must have approved …
The annual report – prepared and submitted to the state Legislature by EGLE’s Office of the Great Lakes on behalf of the Governor each calendar year by law – explores major accomplishments, issues, initiatives, and challenges in 15 magazine-style articles …
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared January 2025 as Radon Action Month in Michigan, encouraging Michigan residents to learn more about this environmental hazard and to test their homes during the heating season. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon, …
EGLE received 19,639 requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in Fiscal Year 2024. The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of …
January is Radon Action Month, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have tips for you. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or …
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