“Gardeners may find themselves overwhelmed when they have more produce than they can handle,” said Aubree Carlisle, a food waste specialist with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). “That’s where donating excess produce …
In the heart of Michigan’s capital, a major investment in water infrastructure is laying the groundwork for a healthier community, stronger neighborhoods and a more resilient future. The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) is modernizing its water …
What started as a fun and tasty culinary trend – growing exotic mushrooms at home from a simple storebought or online kit – has become another threat to Michigan’s natural resources. A recent article published in The Conversation describes U.S. Forest …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will host a public informational meeting and public hearing on Set. 4 regarding a proposed hazardous waste management facility operating license for EQ Detroit Inc., d.b.a. US Ecology Detroit …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $750,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will turn a contaminated property into 54 new homes plus retail space in Detroit’s West Village neighborhood. The …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million grant to turn two contaminated properties in downtown Traverse City into new housing, new commercial space, and new parking garages. The $57.25 million …
Brownfield funding from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is helping bring 92 new housing units and 100 full-time jobs to the banks of the Huron River in Ann Arbor. The Broadway Park West redevelopment will put four …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million grant to a brownfield redevelopment project that will bring new housing and jobs to Oakland County. The redevelopment will happen at 4210, 4200 and 4196 Orchard …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will bring up to 116 new middle- and low-income housing units to Bay City. The redevelopment covers the …
“You know, from Michigan and the Great Lakes, we're pretty fortunate we don't have sharks. We don't have a jellyfish sting season, and we don't have to swim in stinger suits. We don't have crocodiles in the water. Yet we share similar …
The “Lakes for Life: Global Voices, Local Action” webinar, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, features Michigan Great Lakes Senior Advisor and Strategist Emily Finnell as a presenter. Co-hosted by Shedd Aquarium, AquaVox, and Water Solutionaries, it …
The free app allows users anywhere in the world to submit smartphone photos of organisms and their locations for identification by artificial intelligence tools and possible confirmation by experts. iNaturalist Senior Communications Manager Arya Natarajan …
EGLE invites Michiganders to join United Nations’ first annual recognition With more than 11,000 lakes in our midst and four Great Lakes surrounding us, you could say every day is lake day in Michigan. But Wednesday, Aug. 27, is officially the first World …
Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), and staffers from the department attended a Wild Rice (manoomin) Camp co-hosted by the Wildlife Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) …
Webinar attendees will learn about: The basics of septic systems. Septic Systems and the environment. Septic System Operation and Maintenance tips. You’ll leave the webinar with access to educational materials, a better ability to manage your septic system …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have given notice of intent to issue a hazardous waste management facility operating license to Wayne Disposal Inc. A public informational meeting …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a combined $2.415 million in Brownfield Redevelopment Grants to four projects that will bring $26 million in capital investment and 47 news jobs to Michigan. Each of the …
When it comes to wildfire impacts, the summer of 2025 is shaping up to rival 2023 in terms of the number of days with air quality advisories and alerts. As this issue continues to be a concern for Michigan residents, the Michigan Department of Environment, …
Today – August 19 – the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is celebrating a decade of the MiEnviro Portal – a one-stop platform for electronic notifications, permitting, emissions reporting, and compliance. Initially …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $315,000 grant to a brownfield redevelopment project that will bring new jobs to Petoskey. A developer plans to turn a contaminated former gas station and auto repair shop …
