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. …
The students had to incorporate several concepts into their designs. The artwork must be Michigan-themed and should contain wildlife, plants, natural features, or freshwater ecosystems native to Michigan. Then, schools held their own contests to choose the …
Want to learn more about a nearby stream or river? Do you care about how clean the waters around you are? Do you like bugs? If you answered yes to any of the above, you might want to join a MiCorps Volunteer Stream Monitoring event. Local MiCorps groups …
Plans for the April 30 NotMISpecies webinar on tree health and climate change have hit a snag – actually, thousands of snags. The session’s presenters are among the many Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff members working to clear tree debris …
Michigan's commitment to environmental stewardship in education is thriving, as demonstrated by the recent approval of the 2025 Michigan Green Schools certifications. The program recognizes PreK-12 public and private schools for their achievements in …
DETROIT — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the statewide launch of the Michigan Home Energy Rebates Program (MiHER), a program that will help households across the state save thousands of dollars on energy expenses through home energy …
LANSING, Michigan — The recycling rate in the Great Lakes State is at a record high for the fourth consecutive year, according to a new analysis of data by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). EGLE also announced more …
