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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April 06, 2021
(As National Asbestos Awareness Week is observed this week, MI Environment highlights EGLE's asbestos work.)
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy's (EGLE) asbestos inspectors received over 41,000 asbestos demolition/renovation notifications and modifications to notifications in 2020, and more come in daily.?
It's part of the department's responsibility to regulate demolition activities throughout the state.?One of the real concerns in these activities is the asbestos that may be in the buildings being demolished.?
Asbestos has been used in many products, such as insulation, floor tile, roofing materials, and siding.??Although most of these products are no longer made using asbestos, there is still a risk of exposure to asbestos during renovations and demolitions.
Breathing asbestos fibers can cause a buildup of scar-like tissue in the lungs called asbestosis and result in loss of lung function that often progresses to disability and death. Asbestos also causes cancer of the lung and other diseases such as mesothelioma of the pleura which is a fatal malignant tumor of the membrane lining the cavity of the lung or stomach.
In this video, Joe Goeddeke, an asbestos inspector in EGLE's Detroit office, talks about why it's important to continue to be vigilant around demolition sites as well as the risks of asbestos exposure.?
Visit EGLE's asbestos webpage to find out more information on protecting yourself when demolition and renovation activities are happening near you.
Photo caption: Screenshot from asbestos video showing EGLE staffer Joe Goeddeke during an inspection.
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When storms leave you with debris on your property, you may be able to utilize the material to create habitat for wildlife.
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.
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