Winter surveys underway Throughout the winter, survey crews from the DNR and several cooperative invasive species management areas will look for signs of hemlock woolly adelgid. Crews will focus their efforts along the northern edge of the infestation, …
From stories on wipes that can no longer be labeled “flushable,” to water infrastructure funding, and solving the PFAS-in-smelt mystery, MI Environment in 2024 covered a wide variety of subjects. All told, EGLE published 188 stories during the course of …
Each year, Michiganders purchase millions of live Christmas trees. However, after the holidays pass, people often wonder if there are more beneficial uses for their tree rather than sending it to landfill. The answer is yes— there are many ways that your …
“Living in a state surrounded by 21% of the world’s fresh surface water, every Michigander has a unique responsibility to steward and protect our water resources, both Great and small,” Roos said of the report. “Our waters are central to our heritage, key …
New Environmental Justice Impact Grants support community improvement projects addressing environmental justice issues across Michigan Lansing, Michigan—Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced 43 grants to …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) approved more than $25 million in brownfield redevelopment funding across the state in the 2024 fiscal year. The money went to 87 projects in 55 communities, drawing capital investment …
“Under Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist’s leadership, EGLE has strengthened our commitment to protecting this beautiful state and the 10 million Michiganders who live, work and play here,” said Phil Roos, EGLE director. “EGLE’s work is …
Did you know that road rights-of-way can be hot spots of invasive species infestation? Were you aware that that some retailers in Michigan will take back aquarium pets if you have too many? Have you heard about lesser celandine, Michigan’s newest watch …
Funding accompanies the build-out of enough utility-scale solar and battery storage to power more than 800,000 Michigan households Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the second round of Renewables Ready …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has been awarded $4.4 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program to deploy 15 all-electric recycling trucks, along with 15 charging …
This week, Water and Wastewater Professionals Workforce Week is putting a spotlight on the people who work in the drinking water and wastewater industries. Michigan has thousands of certified operators and other water professionals who work silently behind …
In the lane, snow is glistening. And around the state, EGLE is listening. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has launched a round of virtual listening sessions on priority action areas in the MI Healthy Climate Plan …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today awarded $50 million in grant funding to schools across the state for the installation of bottle-filling stations, faucet-mount filters, filtered water pitchers, and replacement …
Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), recently joined the Electrification Coalition and other organizations at an electric (EV) school bus teach-in at Lansing Technical High School, where …
Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the launch of the second cohort of the MI Healthy Climate Corps (MHC Corps). The MHC Corps is a service program dedicated to developing an enduring, capable network of …
Every year Air Quality Division (AQD) staff respond to hundreds of air quality complaints from Michigan residents. Complaints are typically about strong odors, smoke, and dust from industrial sources. In 2024, almost 1,700 air quality complaints have been …
Launching from Southwest Michigan to the southwestern desert: That’s the next giant leap for Alexa Hempel after eight months serving Michiganders in the first cohort of the state’s MI Healthy Climate Corps (MHC Corps). Thirty corps members who inaugurated …
As part of a community-based project, the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) partnered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve air quality on the east side of Detroit. The goals of this project …
The Lake St. Clair Conference celebrated a milestone 25 years of binational, collaborative efforts in lake-wide management during the one-day event on the shores of Lake St. Clair November 14. The gathering that attracted 130 people put a spotlight on …
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