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DEQ Mission
MISSION STATEMENTThe 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
Scorecard/Metrics
Transformational Change and Process Improvements (XLS)
Transformational Change and Process Improvements (PDF)
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