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.
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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May 18, 2022
During United for Infrastructure Week, MI Environment looks at the need and the funding for water infrastructure in Michigan.
Michiganders deserve clean drinking water as well as healthy lakes and streams. Quality infrastructure is the backbone to achieving that goal, and the needs are significant. Communities across the state need upgrades to their treatment plants, drinking water service lines, and sewer systems. But an essential component is ensuring affordability for residents – particularly those in underserved communities.
Download the Water Infrastructure Report for more details
Smart investments help ensure clean drinking water and healthy streams, lakes and groundwater within the state. They also strengthen the economy and workforce by creating jobs, improving health and quality of life, protecting the environment, enhancing tourism, and setting the stage for Michigan’s future success.
Evaluations over the last several years have helped quantify the needs. The American Society of Civil Engineers regularly rates each state’s infrastructure; Michigan has historically been rated a “D-” overall. More specifically, bridges, dams, energy, solid waste, and wastewater fall within the “C” range; while drinking water, roads, schools, and stormwater fall within the “D” range. A past initiative by Governor Rick Snyder brought together a wide range of experts who issued the 21st Century Infrastructure Report. This report identified an $800 million annual need in water infrastructure funding.
How do we close the infrastructure gap? The key is partnerships at multiple levels. The State Revolving Fund plays an important role, but it isn’t intended to be the only option. Federal programs, including those provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development or portions of the new federal infrastructure funds, can provide assistance. Additionally, local units of government can bond or move forward with private financing though user fees to support the needs of the community.
More than $7 billion has been allocated since 1988 for 1,100 projects under the Revolving Funds, an average of $205 million spread among 32 projects per year.
Public Act 53, signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in April of 2022, seeks to reduce the financial burden to communities and address infrastructure needs to protect public health and the environment. Act 53 provides $4.7 billion of infrastructure funding, including $1.9 billion to be administered by EGLE. Funding is included from three separate funds: American Rescue Plan Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and General Fund.
With aging infrastructure, emerging contaminants and changing environmental conditions, the responsibility to protect water resources continues to grow.
EGLE has won a national music video contest promoting radon testing and awareness.
Nine EGLE staffers took part in a massive cleanup effort in Lansing that resulted in the removal of litter and invasive species from a park.
Several billion dollars in state and federal aid have flowed to Michigan communities over the past five years
Critical water system upgrades are in the works in dozens of Michigan communities thanks to $1.05 billion in low-interest loans from the state revolving funds. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued financing agreements to 72 projects in the Drinking Water and Clean Water state revolving funds across the state in fiscal year 2024.
The charging stations promote a cleaner environment by encouraging EV travel to recreation destinations across the state.
The DNR has installed solar arrays at five fish hatcheries and led the redevelopment of a brownfield site to a solar field in the Upper Peninsula.
State invests in dozens of local governments and water systems, protecting public health and the environment
Five Michigan cities are hosting electric vehicle ride-and-drives and more from Sept. 21 through Oct. 6.
The Michigan Invasive Species Program is asking waterfowl hunters across the state to take extra precautions this season to prevent the spread of invasive species.
