Air quality across the state is being impacted by wildfire smoke (PM2.5). Information on current conditions and alerts can be found at Michigan.gov/MiAir. Learn how EGLE responds to wildfire smoke at Michigan.gov/egleWildfireSmoke
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.
SARA Title III establishes requirements regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals for federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as regulated facilities.
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.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Water Well Viewer (WWV), is an interactive mapping system that displays water wells along with other information, such as wellhead protection areas, underground storage tanks, and sites of environmental contamination. Water well locations have been identified by address matching, the use of global positioning systems (GPS), and by legal descriptions.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
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.
Anyone wishing to formally serve legal documents upon the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), or its officers or employees, may do so by the following methods.
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Property owners and other interested parties often have similar questions for EGLE on a few common projects or issues. EGLE has created the information sheets below to answer these common questions.
Wetland Information for Property Owners, Realtors, and Potential Buyers
Pond Construction Information for Permit Applicants
Floodplain Information for Property Owners, Realtors, and Potential Buyers
Great Lakes Shorelines Information for Permit Applicants
Beach Sanding and Fills for Swim Areas on Inland Lakes
Docks, Boat Hoists, and Swim Rafts on Inland Lakes and Streams
Shoreline Erosion Protection on Inland Lakes and Streams
Vegetation Removal in Inland Lakes and Streams
2019 High Water Levels Information for Wetlands, Inland Lakes, and Streams Permitting
2019 High Water Levels Information for The Great Lakes
2019 High Water Levels Information for Flood Management
