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.
SARA Title III establishes requirements regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals for federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as regulated facilities.
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.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
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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July 12, 2023
With warmer weather here, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) hears from Michiganders about all kinds of suspicious-looking situations that turn out to be naturally occurring phenomena. Algae that look like paint, for example. Or bacteria that mimic an oil sheen.
Pollen on large lake in Michigan.
Complaints include what people think are paint, oil and foam, says Ryan Blazic, Water Resources Outreach Specialist in EGLE’s Water Resources Division. “In reality, what people are seeing in some cases are different types of naturally occurring phenomena that they have encountered on Michigan waters,” he said.
To help people determine if what they’re looking at is pollution, EGLE has a webpage devoted to naturally occurring phenomena.
Information there covers algae, bacteria, bryozoans (also called moss animals), foam, pollen and whiting.
People who think they spot pollution are encouraged to call EGLE’s district offices directly during daytime hours.
Environmental emergencies may be reported to the 24-hour Pollution Emergency Alert System (PEAS) Hotline at 800-292-4706.
Record attendance at the conference shows Michigan’s commitment to climate action is stronger than ever.
EGLE announces $14.9 million allocated for maintenance, removals, reconstruction
A major milestone has been reached in efforts to clean up contamination in northern Kent County.
Newest cohort of public, private, and nonprofit entities work toward Summer Showcase pitch competition in June
Michigan now has nearly 400 electric school buses.
Knowing more about your air quality can help you protect yourself and your family when air quality is poor.
Take the opportunity to learn about your local drinking water during Drinking Water Week.
Liz Browne will serve as an executive point of contact for resolving priority permitting issues and support multi-agency collaboration to streamline permitting processes.
Michigan has reached a new record-high rate for fourth year running.
The events will provide public hands-on opportunities to assess health of waterways.
