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

Published on October 9, 2024 - 21:32 GMT

EGLE awards dollars to Michigan universities to grow Michigan’s clean energy economy, protect our natural resources

Today in Lansing, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the awards of the Critical Minerals Grant, made available by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The grants aim to advance the research, …

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Published on October 9, 2024 - 05:40 GMT

Research finds positive takeaways from U.P. community solar project

If “Celica” makes you think of a Toyota, think again. CELICA – the Clean Energy for Low Income Communities Accelerator – is a Michigan partnership of state and local governments with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to lower energy bills for people in …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 19:18 GMT

EGLE announces inaugural participants in Michigan’s first Justice40 Accelerator

Michigan has selected 25 community-based organizations to join the state’s first Michigan (MI) Justice40 Accelerator, a 12-month program designed to build capacity and provide funding, training, and technical support to organizations serving under- …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 06:04 GMT

This fall, consider composting your yard waste. It’s easier than you think

As autumn leaves start falling and you ready for winter, don’t just think about composting -- make it happen! A child places a bucket of leaves into a compost bin. Composting yard waste is the simplest thing we can all do to fight climate change while …

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Published on October 3, 2024 - 06:32 GMT

EGLE Director Roos: Safe Drinking Water Act laid foundation for effective water resource management, work continues

The Safe Drinking Water Act dramatically improved the lives of Americans, but challenges to ensuring healthy tap water continue to grow, Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), told more than 370 …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 13:48 GMT

EGLE wins national music video contest promoting radon testing and awareness

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has won a national music video contest promoting radon testing and awareness. EGLE staffers Jay Paquette, Katrina Robinson, Ben Lowen and Eileen Boekestein (l to r) in parody music …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 05:23 GMT

EGLE staffers take part in Lansing cleanup effort

Nine staffers at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) took part in a massive cleanup effort in Lansing in September. State of Michigan volunteers ready to work at Cherry Hill Park at 8 a.m., including EGLE volunteers …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 05:26 GMT

EGLE Finance Division sets up communities for success, processing hundreds of new grants aiding local water systems across the ...

Several billion dollars in state and federal aid have flowed to Michigan communities over the past five years providing financial assistance to water, wastewater, and stormwater systems that are protecting the environment and health of Michigan residents …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 16:29 GMT

More than $1 billion in low-interest loans help Michigan communities upgrade water infrastructure, protect health, environment

Critical water system upgrades are in the works in dozens of Michigan communities thanks to $1.05 billion in low-interest loans from the state revolving funds. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued financing …

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Published on September 25, 2024 - 05:39 GMT

Charging ahead with electric vehicles

As part of Climate Week and National Clean Energy Week, today’s MI Environment story is courtesy of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Electric vehicle using a charger at park. Noticed something new at your favorite state park? The …

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Published on September 24, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

A brighter future with solar

As part of Climate Week and National Clean Energy Week, today’s MI Environment story is courtesy of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Solar panels at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery. In 2021, the DNR received funding to install solar …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 13:17 GMT

EGLE announces $267 million in MI Clean Water grants to rebuild Michigan’s water infrastructure

State invests in dozens of local governments and water systems, protecting public health and the environment New storm sewers and green infrastructure in Oakland County, lead water service line replacements in Marquette, and water main replacements in …

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Published on September 19, 2024 - 05:12 GMT

Electric vehicle ride-and-drives, informational event planned in five Michigan cities

As part of National Drive Electric Week, five Michigan cities are planning to host electric vehicle (EV) ride-and-drives and an informational session. The week is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 06:39 GMT

Hunters: Remember to 'Clean. Drain. Dry.' to protect waterfowl habitat

With the recent discovery of two new invasive aquatic plants in Michigan, the Michigan Invasive Species Program is asking waterfowl hunters across the state to take extra precautions this season to prevent the spread of invasive species. Man deploys decoys …

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Published on September 17, 2024 - 21:14 GMT

University of Michigan team will lead state’s maritime strategy development

Michigan has selected a team from the University of Michigan’s department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering to develop a Michigan maritime strategy focused on climate action. The team, led by Associate Professor of Engineering Practice Dr. …

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Published on September 17, 2024 - 06:08 GMT

EGLE's new Septic Replacement Loan Program reports early signs of success

Since its launch in May this year, the Septic Replacement Loan Program (SRLP), an initiative of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Michigan Saves, is reporting signs of early success. A Michigan Saves Authorized …

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Published on September 16, 2024 - 21:36 GMT

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

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 September 13, 2024 - 05:47 GMT

SepticSmart Week kicks off Monday with free webinar for homeowners, others

SepticSmart Week, September 16 to 20, is a nationwide public education effort in conjunction with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), supported by state and local governments, private sector, communities, and academia. This annual …

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Published on September 12, 2024 - 05:32 GMT

Registration is now open for the 2024 Michigan Inland Lakes Convention

Spark new ideas and learn the latest in lake stewardship at the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention this fall. This year’s convention will be held Oct. 2 to 4, in Grand Rapids. Lakefront property owners, lake scientists, industry professionals, policy makers …

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 06:19 GMT

Survey finds electric school buses make the grade, even in the cold

With schools back in session, more Michigan students than ever are boarding buses running on clean electric power instead of diesel fuel or gasoline. A survey finds that despite some growing pains, the new buses earn generally high marks on the job – even …

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