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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February 09, 2021
Oakland County in December 2020 received one of 20 national honorable mention designations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's AQUARIUS Awards for projects financed by Michigan's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Earning this recognition was the water main and water meter replacement project in the city of Pontiac.
Annually, the EPA recognizes outstanding projects across the country that are financed by the DWSRF, a $41 billion federal-state partnership dedicated to protecting America's public health. The program finances the construction and rehabilitation of critical drinking water infrastructure across our nation. The DWSRF AQUARIUS program recognizes exceptional DWSRF projects nationally that meet the criteria of Safe Drinking Water Act compliance, financial integrity, and public health benefits.
The city of Pontiac had several thousand outdated water meters that had to be manually read by a water system employee. Based on billing data, it was estimated that 8% of purchased water from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department was lost because of inaccurate residential meters. This equated to an annual loss of over $320,000. Pontiac also had over 180 water main breaks between 2011 and 2014 on deteriorating cast iron water mains resulting in water interruptions, boil water advisories, and further lost water. Oakland County, which owns Pontiac's drinking water system, received three low interest DWSRF loans, administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, totaling $12.7 million. The DWSRF loans financed the installation of over 12,000 residential water meters and the replacement of approximately 10,000 feet of water main. In addition, Oakland County received $1.76 million in Green Project Reserve loan forgiveness from the DWSRF as the projects incorporated water efficiency elements.
These projects were completed in June 2019 and continue to provide customers a more efficient drinking water system that can better manage and prevent water loss.
It's Fix a Leak Week. Are you ready to chase down leaks?
Spring cleaning projects provide opportunities for recycling and reusing.
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.
The redevelopment will help revitalize this area of the city by creating a mixed-use development.
A response team and partners are collecting and testing fish from dozens of water bodies each year.
Several MEECS units are being updated to better align with Michigan’s Next Generation Science Standards.
Solar panels will be installed at state fish hatcheries, contributing to paying the bills, producing electricity to help rear fish.
The Michigan Green Communities (MGC) Challenge, an annual benchmarking program that helps communities measure their progress toward sustainability, is open through March 31, 2023. Local governments participating in the Challenge receive free technical assistance and peer learning opportunities through the MGC Accelerator Cohort and Catalyst Leadership Circle (CLC).
A $3.06 million award from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Fuel Transformation Program (FTP) Part 2 will support the first-ever conversion of a Mackinac Island passenger ferry to zero-emissions electric power.
Two environmental investigations conservation officers received awards for their swift, effective response to the Gaylord tornado.
