1. I am an Environmental Engineer in our Water Resources Division’s Permits Section. I work out of Lansing, though my field work can carry me anywhere in the state. 2. I have bachelor’s and master of science degrees in environmental engineering from …
Held during Women’s History Month, the event – in its 18th year – celebrates “local African American women who inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievements, and participation in community service.” In her time serving as …
March in Michigan: It’s a season of change that may have some still wanting to curl up under a cozy blanket with a good book while others long to stretch out on a beach blanket … with a good book. March is also National Reading Month, so what better time …
Reed City is making significant strides in addressing its aging water infrastructure, with more than $35 million in state funding helping to transform the city's water systems and ensure cleaner, safer service for residents. Recent upgrades are …
Reed City, Mich. — Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) joined Reed City officials to highlight recent upgrades to their water infrastructure to improve water quality and protect local waterways ensuring cleaner …
Michigan communities have a new opportunity to turn green into gold. Or silver, bronze, or even platinum. It’s the Michigan Green Communities (MGC) Challenge, an annual recognition and resource program supported by the Michigan Department of Environment, …
Fortunately, most leaks are simple to find if you know where to look, and many common household leaks are easy to fix, requiring only a few tools and hardware that can pay for themselves in water savings. Tracking down leaks and fixing them is important …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce the availability of grants that promote and support the cleanup and reuse of scrap tires in Michigan. Scrap tires pose a fire risk and a human health risk as …
Commit to environmental justice and pursue a just transition. Clean the electric grid. Electrify vehicles and increase public transit. Repair and decarbonize homes and businesses. Drive clean innovation in industry. Protect Michigan’s land and water. The …
CLMP volunteers monitor water quality, invasive species, and habitat conditions in Michigan lakes. Volunteers receive detailed instructions, training, and equipment, and the data they collect are added to the MiCorps Data Exchange, a public database that …
Through interactive breakout sessions, field experiences, and exhibits, participants will explore environmental career pathways, develop place-based projects, and engage with experts on Michigan’s air, water, land, energy, and ecosystem services. …
When it comes to buried treasure, it’s hard to beat Michigan groundwater. The natural reserve beneath our feet is so vast that some call it a sixth Great Lake. Life in Michigan wouldn’t be the same without it. Between private wells and public water systems …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently released its 29th annual solid waste report, which offers a look at inputs to Michigan’s landfills. There was a 5.43 percent increase in solid waste disposed of in Michigan …
March has many of us thinking about Spring, but that also means Ozone season is here. Ozone season began March 1 and runs through the end of October. Air Quality Division meteorologists at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ( …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director Phil Roos recently delivered a presentation to the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee, highlighting the department’s role in ongoing efforts to protect Michigan’s …
The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a network of volunteer monitoring programs that collect and share surface water quality data statewide, is accepting enrollments for the 2025 Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) season. Trainings in 2025 …
As important as money, labor, and location are to brownfield redevelopment, at the end of the day it’s a business built on relationships. It’s easier to find solutions to problems that can crop up during a project if the developers, local units of …
Note: The following is adapted and updated from articles in the 2024 Michigan State of the Great Lakes Report by Emily Finnell, Great Lakes senior advisor and strategist in EGLE’s Office of the Great Lakes; and by EGLE Great Lakes Coordinators Andrew …
Invasive species are a growing problem in Michigan and the U.S. During National Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb. 24 - 28, 2025), Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is joining efforts across all 50 states to encourage everyone to take action to …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Air Quality Division (AQD) went live in MiEnviro Portal (MiEnviro) with dry cleaning and emissions reporting program areas in 2023. In December 2024 the AQD onboarded permitting and compliance …
