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Boards and advisory groups

Statewide Public Advisory Council (SPAC) group
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Boards and advisory groups

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) engages with a variety of boards, committees, councils, and advisory groups to ensure that its programs reflect diverse perspectives and informed decision-making. These groups serve as important forums where stakeholders, including members of the public, industry representatives, subject matter experts, and local government officials, can provide input, share expertise, and offer recommendations on environmental issues and initiatives.

Many of these bodies are formally established through legislation, executive orders, or administrative rules, while others are convened by EGLE to address specific topics or emerging concerns. Whether permanent or temporary, these groups play a vital role in promoting transparency, accountability, and collaboration between EGLE and the communities it serves.

Alphabetical list of boards, councils, and other advisory groups

  • Air Advisory Council

  • Advisory Board of Examiners for Drinking Water

  • Board of Certification for Municipal Wastewater

  • Board of Examiners for Industrial Wastewater

  • Brownfield Redevelopment Board

  • Council on Climate Solutions

  • Clean Water Ambassadors

  • Director's Water Well Advisory Committee

  • Environmental Permit Review

  • Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority

  • Oil and Gas Advisory Committee

  • Response Activity Review Panel

  • Retail Environmental Workgroup

  • Statewide Drinking Water Advisory Council

  • Scrap Tire Advisory Committee

  • Solid Waste and Recycling Advisors

  • Toxics Steering Group

  • Water Asset Management Council

  • Water System Advisory Councils

  • Water Use Advisory Council

Multi-agency groups

We participate in several multi-agency committees and teams.

  • Interagency Environmental Justice Response Team

    Michigan works to ensure all residents benefit equitably from state policies, with multiple agencies collaborating on programs affecting Environmental Justice communities

  • Joint Agency Transportation Committee

    Multiple public transportation agencies come together to streamline the environmental permitting process for Act 51-funded bridges, roads, and drainage projects

  • Statewide Public Advisory Council

    The U.S. and Canadian government cooperate with state, provincial, and tribal governments to develop and implement Remedial Action Plans for Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes region

Dissolved groups

The following groups have been dissolved and are no longer active. Their materials and information are provided as historical resources.

  • Michigan Dam Safety Task Force

    The Task Force evaluated Michigan’s Dam Safety Program, standards, and infrastructure investment needs, and recommended regulatory, financial, and program improvements 

  • Michigan's Mining Future Committee

    The Committee advised on mining policies, strategies for growth, and partnerships while protecting Michigan’s environment

  • U.P. Energy Task Force

    The Task Force assessed Michigan's Upper Peninsula’s energy needs and explored alternative, reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound solutions