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.
Search is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
May 07, 2021
Water is an essential resource. Every day, people rely on clean water for many things, including drinking, bathing, cooking, washing clothes, and handwashing. However, many people don't know how clean water gets to their tap. Water is supplied to homes from a public water supply or a private well. It's important for everyone to determine how their water is supplied to better understand how it is monitored and to be involved in ensuring it is safe.
This week, Michigan's Office of the Clean Water Public Advocate, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART), and community partners, led efforts to promote Drinking Water Awareness Week. The week centered around educating Michiganders about their drinking water and identifying steps everyone can take to work toward clean, safe drinking water for all. Watch the video below celebrating the activities and collaboration that took place this week during Drinking Water Awareness Week as well as highlighting how you can get involved in ensuring you have healthy, quality drinking water.
Michigan is ideally situated to be a leader in drinking water quality, with more than 84% of America's surface fresh water in the surrounding Great Lakes. It also has the most private wells in the nation, with more than a quarter of residents relying on well water. This year, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a proclamation establishing May 4 as Private Residential Well Awareness Day, highlighting the importance of well maintenance.
Drinking Water Awareness Week also highlighted common drinking water quality concerns, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), lead, and copper, and ways to keep families safe.
As Drinking Water Awareness Week concludes, it is important to reflect on the work needed to achieve a healthy water future for Michigan. There are many ways to get involved and take action, including:
The Drinking Water Awareness Week campaign is part of the larger Focus on Water Initiative, commissioned by the Office of the Clean Water Public Advocate to bring together a diverse group of interests to develop a strategy to optimize limited resources for a greater impact in communities. Participants come from a wide range of sectors, including community-based organizations, government organizations, education organizations, water and energy infrastructure organizations, and consulting partners.
Stay connected to this work by signing up for the Office of the Clean Water Public Advocate Listserv. There will be opportunities for engagement of stakeholders throughout the process.
Video caption: Screen shot of EGLE Director Liesl Clark from 2021 Drinking Water Awareness Week video.
Like this content? Follow us on Twitter at @MichiganEGLE or on Youtube.com/MichiganEGLE
Take a short survey and let us know what you think about MI Environment.
The first video in the “Talking Trash” series looks at reducing food waste through composting – from small at-home set-ups to large, commercial operations.
The three-day conference features 37 speakers, 26 sessions, and 21 exhibitors. The deadline for registration is Dec. 1.
EGLE is committed to increasing energy efficiency and reducing Michigan’s reliance on nonrenewable energy sources. These efforts reduce air pollution and help fight climate change.
2023 was an unprecedented year for bold climate action for Michigan.
Hosted by the University of Michigan Water Center in partnership with the State of Michigan's Quality of Life agencies – the Department of Natural Resources (DNR); the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD); and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) – the conference will feature speakers discussing topics related to phosphorus management in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Excessive phosphorus causes harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.
The U-M Water Center is hosting Michigan’s first annual State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference, in partnership with EGLE and others.
Seven public sessions are scheduled Nov. 29-Dec. 18 on advancing climate action.
Want to share your thoughts on top priorities for climate action in Michigan? The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is all ears.
This EGLE-backed project advances a key goal in the MI Healthy Climate Plan.
Michigan’s NotMISpecies webinars are here with the latest information to help clear the way to outdoor enjoyment by showing how to manage and prevent the spread of invasive species.
