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    DEQ Mission

    MISSION STATEMENT

    The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality promotes wise management of Michigan's air, land, and water resources to support a sustainable environment, healthy communities, and vibrant economy.

    GUIDING PRINCIPLES

    Leaders in environmental stewardship
    Partners in economic development
    Providers of excellent customer service

    STRATEGIC GOALS

    • Protect public health
    • Improve the quality of air, land and water resources
    • Reduce untreated sewage discharges to waters of the state
    • Employ effective risk management and increase redevelopment at Brownfield and other contaminated properties
    • Increase recycling and reuse of waste
    • Restore beneficial uses in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern
    • Reduce uses and releases of mercury and other harmful contaminants
    • Reduce the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from the Great Lakes
    • Increase staff training and professional development opportunities
    • Improve the perception and understanding of the DEQ
    • Secure long-term stable funding

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    Transformational Change and Process Improvements (XLS) 

    Transformational Change and Process Improvements (PDF)

     

     

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     •  Meet the Director
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     •  History of DEQ
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