What began in 2023 as an annual Spring veteran’s cemetery cleanup event evolved this year into a beautification of the grounds of the Michigan Veteran Homes of Grand Rapids (MVHGR) for the upcoming raising of a 50-foot American flag. Coordinated by Autumn …
Today’s MI Environment story, by Kent Walters, a geologist in the Materials Management Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), is the latest in a series of stories on rock and mineral identification. Rocks in …
Along the Great Lakes shoreline, they buffer changes in lake water levels and the effects of increasing precipitation. Restoration of wetland ecosystems is a top priority of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The …
National Clean Air Month started in 1972 and takes place throughout May. Kicking off with Air Quality Awareness Week (#AQAW2025), the month is dedicated to raising awareness about air quality issues and reducing air pollution. The Michigan Department of …
LANSING, Michigan – The State of Michigan today released an update to its Domestic Action Plan (DAP) for combatting harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie. The DAP contains measures to reduce phosphorus runoff into the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) …
Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced a significant federal investment of $6.7 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess, clean up, and revitalize contaminated sites across the …
In addition to the diversity of wildlife living under the water – including frogs (like the spring peeper shown here), salamanders, fairy shrimp, beetles and other bugs – vernal pools provide critical watering and feeding places for a plethora of wildlife, …
The previously announced May 28, 2025, public information meeting for the Wayne Disposal, Inc.’s hazardous waste license application is being rescheduled and we will announce a new date soon. If you have questions about the application or how to comment, …
“Lithium-ion batteries are reactive and hold more charge than traditional batteries,” notes Steve Noble, electronics recycling specialist at EGLE. “They can easily spark and cause a fire, particularly when damaged or improperly charged. If the battery …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is inviting news media to cover the 2025 Michigan Student Sustainability Summit. The one-day educational experience in East Lansing May 20 will bring together middle school and high …
Upon nomination by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority (MCSWMA) received Exceptional status in the Excellence in Environmental and Public Health Protection category …
Fishing is a cherished pastime for many Michiganders. Bringing along family, friends and young people helps preserve the tradition, but to keep our waters healthy and thriving for the next generation, be sure you aren’t also bringing invasive species to …
Nearly 1,000 people from all over Michigan and beyond just got a boost along the “Road to 2030.” That was the theme of the recent 2025 MI Healthy Climate Conference, hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in …
Nineteen Michigan dams will receive grant funding to help reduce risks and protect residents. The funding is through the Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program (DRRGP) as authorized by the Michigan Legislature. This grant program provides private owners with …
Seventeen entrepreneurs, nonprofits, small businesses, and community teams are receiving technical support, consulting, business and marketing planning, and networking with potential partners, suppliers, and funders as part of the NextCycle Michigan 2025 …
More than five years after a landmark PFAS settlement with the state, Wolverine Worldwide has hit a major milestone in its efforts to clean up contamination in northern Kent County. EGLE Director Phil Roos and staff from the Grand Rapids District Office …
The 2025 Air Quality Awareness Week theme is “Stay Air Aware.” It is important to know the air quality around your home, school, or workplace, and the impact it can have your health and the environment. Knowing more about your air quality can help you …
Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), joined officials from Dearborn Public Schools and others recently to celebrate the addition of 18 electric school buses and 20 chargers. “This is not just an …
Liz will serve as an executive point of contact for resolving priority permitting issues and support multi-agency collaboration to streamline permitting processes. She will also work across our divisions to provide guidance to help permitting applicants …
What could fill the Detroit Lions’ Ford Field, University of Michigan’s Big House, Michigan State University’s Spartan Stadium, and Western Michigan University’s Lawson Ice Arena (home of the national champion Broncos) besides? It’s not a sporting event. …
