Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 15, 2024 - 05:21 GMT

Stormwater carries everything it meets, introduces it into local surface waters. Awareness and small actions can help

Tomorrow is National Stormwater Day, and MI Environment is highlighting tips from Autumn Mitchell, environmental quality analyst at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Stormwater includes rain, snowmelt, and surface runoff …

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Published on November 14, 2024 - 15:24 GMT

EGLE grants to help turn contaminated sites into new housing

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding two $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grants to help build new housing in Oakland County. Riverfront Place, 211 First Street, Rochester This property has a long industrial …

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Published on November 14, 2024 - 05:10 GMT

On America Recycles Day, Michiganders all have cause to celebrate

Friday is America Recycles Day. How will you celebrate? If you root for the University of Michigan, you might have a win to cheer: The Wolverines are awaiting confirmation of a new record in the Recycling Bowl competition to collect the greatest amount of …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 16:23 GMT

EGLE awards $1 million in brownfield funding for redevelopment of two landfills

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million grant to the redevelopment of two unregulated landfills in Romulus. The nearly 290-acre site at 36411 Ecorse Road contains dumps historically known as the Dump …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 05:29 GMT

EGLE launches new air monitoring dashboard

Michigan residents care about their air. Concerns about air quality are heard from all parts of the state. The Air Quality Division at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) works hard to maintain a network of air …

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Published on November 11, 2024 - 16:02 GMT

EGLE grant will help bring new affordable housing to Detroit

Sixty new units of affordable housing will be built on vacant land in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood with help from a $1 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The third phase of the Preserve on Ash …

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Published on November 8, 2024 - 06:24 GMT

EGLE veterans take part in Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Veterans at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently joined with vets from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to support …

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Published on November 7, 2024 - 06:06 GMT

Register today for upcoming virtual Great Lakes PFAS Summit

Interest in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s upcoming fifth annual virtual Great Lakes PFAS Summit is high, with 1,147 registrants from 46 states and 10 countries to date. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue …

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Published on November 6, 2024 - 05:59 GMT

Open burning tips

The fall season brings thoughts of apples, pumpkins, leaves, and campfires. Before you decide to burn that brush pile in the backyard, let’s refresh our knowledge on safe burning practices. Leaves burning. Burn safely Whenever you burn, have a shovel …

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Published on November 4, 2024 - 21:22 GMT

Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program accepting pre-applications through Dec. 6, 2024

Michigan’s is accepting pre-applications through Dec. 6, 2024, for grants to assist with projects that would reduce risk associated with privately and publicly owned dams in the state. Approximately $14.1 million in funding is available through the Dam …

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Published on November 4, 2024 - 05:12 GMT

Webinar to highlight EGLE's stormwater management programs

Ahead of National Stormwater Day, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting a free webinar on November 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. that will highlight the department’s programs that manage stormwater for the protection …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 19:40 GMT

State launches Michigan Climate Investment Accelerator, unlocking access to billions in clean energy investment from Biden-Harris ...

Program will scale green lending across Michigan, create clean energy jobs, lower costs, and advance MI Healthy Climate Plan goals DETROIT – Today, the State of Michigan was joined by representatives from the national green and clean energy financing …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 14:43 GMT

EGLE seeking suggestions for water quality monitoring locations

The Water Resources Division (WRD) of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is soliciting monitoring recommendations for 2025 to support its Surface Water Quality Monitoring Strategy. Primary goals of the strategy are to: …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 05:31 GMT

Compost your jack-o’-lanterns or drop them off at pumpkin plops, chucks, and other collection events in Michigan

They’re chucking pumpkins on a catapult at a park in Grand Ledge operated by the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Department, plopping pumpkins at Michigan State University, and feeding them to animals in Delhi Township. A pumpkin loaded in a catapult …

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Published on October 30, 2024 - 06:24 GMT

Tribes in Michigan receive $38 million from the Biden-Harris administration to take climate action, implement community-driven ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected four tribes in Michigan to receive more than $38 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) made available by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The awards …

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Published on October 29, 2024 - 16:07 GMT

Michigan Home Energy Rebates programs advance to serve first Michigan households; statewide launch set for early 2025

Help wanted: State encourages energy efficiency and HVAC contractors to sign up now in preparation for the statewide launch LANSING, Michigan – Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced a milestone in the …

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Published on October 29, 2024 - 06:37 GMT

Leaving the leaves: No-rake approach to fall has environmental benefits

Every fall, Michigan’s beautiful foliage becomes piles of dead leaves in our yards and gardens – but what then? Autumn leaves on a lawn. Leaves don’t belong in landfill-bound trash. Not all municipalities collect them for composting. Burning them is bad …

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Published on October 25, 2024 - 06:00 GMT

Michigan is energized: Report ranks state 6th in nation for clean energy jobs

In a clean competition, Michigan is winning: The state is near the top of the pack nationwide for creating clean energy jobs. Cover of the Clean Jobs America 2024 report. A recent study – the 2024 Clean Jobs America Report from E2 – ranked Michigan No …

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Published on October 23, 2024 - 12:50 GMT

Air Quality Division uses high-tech tools to conduct enhanced inspections

Air quality inspections are one of the primary ways the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Air Quality Division (AQD) determines a company's compliance with air quality rules and regulations. The bread and butter of an …

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Published on October 22, 2024 - 05:52 GMT

Drop off unneeded medications on Prescription Drug Take Back Day – October 26

Help keep Michigan communities safe and healthy by disposing of unneeded medications in your home. Simply bring them to one of the many drop-off locations throughout Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 26 – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Participating …

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