EGLE also announces more than $5 million in new infrastructure grants to boost recycling in metro Detroit, Genesee County, Sterling Heights, Madison Heights, Lansing, Marquette County, Isabella County, Van Buren County and nine Southwest Oakland County …
With nice weather and many species on the move, summer is peak season for invasive species survey and control work across Michigan. Invasive red swamp crayfish have been found in ponds and drainages in some areas of southeast Michigan. Courtesy of DNR. …
As part of National Tire Safety Week, MI Environment is highlighting how tire safety is paramount to protect people and the environment. Because they don’t last nearly as long as vehicle tires, trailer tires deserve special attention. Courtesy of the DNR. …
Today in Lansing, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), in partnership with Elevate and the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC), announced the launch of the Michigan Justice40 Accelerator. The Justice40 …
With high temperatures forecast to sweep over Michigan this week, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) offers Michigan residents resources to take to protect themselves from risks related to poor air quality due to …
Cook named Michigan’s Chief Climate and Energy Strategist, Messana named Chief of Staff Today, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced staff changes in the department’s executive office. “I am thrilled to announce that Kara …
Water main replacements in Scottville, stormwater rehabilitation in Pontiac, and resources to identify lead service lines in several communities are among more than $11.9 million in state grants recently awarded to Michigan cities, villages, and townships …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding Brownfield Redevelopment Grants totaling $2.32 million to three projects that will result in 183 new housing units in Flint, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Orchard Manor & …
In Detroit today, Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Rewiring America launched a Michigan-specific calculator to help homeowners and renters estimate how much they can save with clean energy incentives and tax credits created by the Biden-Harris …
For-profit organizations, nonprofits, schools, and governments may apply for $200,000 grant The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is announcing a request for proposals (RFP) for a project to develop a maritime strategy for …
New water storage tanks in Benton Township, repaired sewer mains in Bellevue, and wastewater plant upgrades in Manistique are among more than $64 million in state grants recently awarded to Michigan communities to protect public health and Michigan’s water …
Like the impacts of climate change, the effects of climate action ripple outward through communities, social strata, economic sectors, and more. During the MI Healthy Climate Conference, members of the Michigan Advisory Council on Environmental Justice ( …
A cool hundred: That’s how many clean-powered school buses are soon to join Michigan public schools’ fleets with help from newly announced federal investments. The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental …
Whether we’re drinking from the tap or drinking in a lake view, water and wellness go hand in hand in Michigan. That’s the message of this year’s Michigan Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week (GLFWW), Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 9. The annual dedication by …
An old adage says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the next-best time is now. May 15 was a great choice, too. On that day – the eve of the second-annual MI Healthy Climate Conference – members of Michigan’s new MI Healthy Climate Corps ( …
Moving firewood when you camp, hunt or head out for a weekend getaway means you risk carrying tree-killing insects and diseases inside the firewood. Bugs can crawl out, infesting trees and carrying diseases that can forever change the landscape of the …
As the 2024 North American wildfire season continues and warmer weather increases the risk of higher ozone levels, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is joining with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) …
Ahead of Memorial Day, today’s MI Environment story is by Jim Day, senior environmental quality analyst in the Materials Management Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). He leads the department’s Veterans …
As part of National Electric Safety Month, today’s MI Environment story is featuring the proper use and recycling or disposal of lithium-ion batteries. The upcoming Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference in Lansing on June 5 and 6 is featuring a …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has partnered with Michigan Saves, the nation's first nonprofit green bank, to offer financing for the replacement of failing or near-failing septic systems through the Septic …
