A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
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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High water levels and flooding have been a common experience across Michigan since 2019. As a result, flooding has negatively affected residents and businesses, including homes, well and septic systems, farms, and roads. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has been collaborating on projects associated with both short-term and long-term solutions to flooding, and responding within our statutory authorities. Water Resources Division (WRD) has the responsibility to ensure that projects are completed in a manner that avoids and minimizes negative impacts to neighbors and the public trust resources of the state, including wetlands, inland lakes and streams. For further information on our wetlands, lakes and streams permitting process please refer to EGLE/USACE Joint Permit page and the High Water Levels Wetlands, Inland Lakes and Streams Permitting Fact Sheet.
Due to the widespread and prolonged nature of the flooding, many citizens are left questioning why this is happening, what they can do to prepare and/or what they can do to respond when high water or floods affect their homes and businesses. This webpage is intended to provide some resources for understanding what is happening and how WRD can assist.
Background on High Water Inland Lake and Stream Levels
Several factors contribute to high inland water levels:
WRD Roles in Responding to Inland Lake Flooding
WRD does not directly manage high-water level projects, and typically does not have the ability to provide funding for projects. However, we do have several important roles when flood alleviation activities occur affecting wetlands, inland lakes or streams:
Additional Information:
High Water Levels Wetlands, Inland Lakes and Streams Permitting Fact Sheet
2019 High Water Levels Information for Flood Management
Shoreline Erosion Protection on Inland Lakes and Streams
Protecting Michigan's Inland Lakes: A Toolkit for Local Governments
Technical Assistance on Water and Watershed Management (EGLE Nonpoint Source Program)
Flooding Impacts on Septic Systems and Private Wells
Local County Health Departments – contact for Septic System or Drinking Water Well issues
