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

Published on December 11, 2024 - 04:24 GMT

Water and Wastewater Professionals Workforce Week puts focus on people who ensure clean and sustainable water supplies in Michigan

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 …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 16:11 GMT

EGLE seeks voices on state climate action choices

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 …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 16:52 GMT

EGLE awards $50 million in Filter First clean drinking water grants for schools

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 …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 05:13 GMT

EGLE director joins teach-in where the future of electric school buses in Michigan was the focus

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 …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 21:50 GMT

MI Healthy Climate Corps deploys new cohort statewide

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 …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 06:08 GMT

In EGLE’s Air Quality Division, the nose knows

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 …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 06:11 GMT

MI Healthy Climate Corps’ first cohort reaches the finish line as winners

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 …

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Published on November 26, 2024 - 13:48 GMT

Detroit Air Quality Report released by EPA

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 …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 05:35 GMT

Binational Lake St. Clair Conference celebrates 25 years of working with Canada to preserve and restore Lake St. Clair

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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Published on November 21, 2024 - 06:01 GMT

EGLE’s MiEnviro Portal for Air goes live for permitting and compliance on December 16

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 06:43 GMT

Celebrating GIS Day: Exploring the Power of GIS at EGLE

Every year, GIS Day offers a chance to showcase the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and celebrate how this technology supports decision-making, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. At the Michigan Department of Environment, …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 05:48 GMT

Wash, rinse, repeat

Did you know the saying “wash, rinse, repeat” can be applied to more than shampooing your hair? It’s actually a great reminder about recycling items too! While most items don’t have to be washed, it is important to rinse plastic, glass and metal …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 16:14 GMT

EGLE awards grants to two job-creating brownfield redevelopment projects

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding Brownfield Redevelopment Grants to projects that will create new jobs in Washtenaw and Macomb counties. 300 North Zeeb Road, Scio Township, Washtenaw County A $1 million …

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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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