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.
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of public bodies. Requests to inspect or receive public records from EGLE must be in writing and describe the requested records with enough detail to enable the department to identify and locate the requested records. Some records are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA or another statute and thus will not be provided. A fee may be charged to process your request. Please note that many records are available that do not require a formal FOIA request.
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You can check the maps and lists of regulated parcels available at Michigan.gov/Shorelands or go to MiEnviro Site Map Explorer, type in your address and turn on the Map Layer for High Risk Erosion Zones under the Coastal Tab. The zones will show up in a light green. Click in the light green area to view the setbacks. Contact EGLE if you have questions.
The Great Lakes shoreline is an actively eroding coast. Some shorelines erode more quickly than others. These are high risk erosion areas (HREAs). The HREAs are eroding at an average annual rate of one foot or greater per year over at least 15 years. EGLE studies the shoreline to identify HREAs. The law tells EGLE how to conduct the studies of the shoreline. Building a structure too close to the edge of the bluff puts it at risk of falling into the lake. Planned development and construction in a HREA helps to prevent the loss of structures. Locating structures safely back from the bluff may also reduce the need for engineered shore protection. Less shore protection promotes natural shorelines for you, your neighbors, and wildlife. Learn more about high risk erosion areas at Michigan.gov/Shorelands and view the fact sheet on High Risk Erosion Areas.
