A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
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June 11, 2020
Composting with earthworms can be done indoors (or outdoors) with little space needed. And once the system is set up, it requires little work.
To get started with vermicomposting, you'll need a container, bedding for the worms, and, of course, earthworms. Products are available for purchase online. Just use any search engine and look for vermicomposting kits or bins. There are also many creative DIY vermicomposting projects that can be found online.
Once you have the vermicomposting supplies properly set up, add kitchen scraps such as coffee grounds, vegetables and fruit peels for the worms to start the composting process. Avoid adding citrus fruits, meat, dairy, and fatty foods.
"Composting with worms is ideal for those that wish to recycle some of their kitchen scraps, but don't have the space for regular composting," says Aaron Hiday, the composting expert at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. "They're also a great tool for teaching children about recycling, food chains, where soil comes from, and of course about WORMS!"
For more information on vermicomposting, check out this helpful guide for beginners.
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EGLE and Gelman Sciences, LLC filed a motion asking the Washtenaw County Circuit Court to enter an updated Consent Judgment governing response activities to address the 1,4-dioxane plume in the Ann Arbor area.
Check out what environmental books EGLE staffers recommend.
As part of its Earth Day celebration, EGLE is featuring a student webinar on taking clean water action in your community.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announces $250,000 in available funding for Rural Electronics Grants. The deadline for grant applications is May 12, 2023.
Eleven houses of worship in low-income Michigan neighborhoods from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula will become more energy efficient with support from a $1.24 million grant of federal funds through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
When storms leave you with debris on your property, you may be able to utilize the material to create habitat for wildlife.
It's Fix a Leak Week. Are you ready to chase down leaks?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation recognizing this week, March 20-26, as Fix a Leak Week. Fix a Leak week is an annual event created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and supported by WaterSense partners across the U.S. and Canada.
Spring cleaning projects provide opportunities for recycling and reusing.
The redevelopment will help revitalize this area of the city by creating a mixed-use development.
