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November 08, 2023
Sustainability: “Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.”
Michigan Sustainability Conference: “A sold-out gathering of community and business leaders enjoying the fall splendor of Northern Michigan while brainstorming ways to strengthen sustainability in pursuit of a purer Michigan.”
Some 230 Michiganders gathered in late October at the EGLE-sponsored Michigan Sustainability Conference in Gaylord to explore sustainable tools and best practices ranging from recycling and technology to food waste prevention and renewable energy during the 7th annual conference.
EGLE Director Phil Roos speaking at Sustainability Conference in October 2023 in Gaylord.
This year, a suite of topics on the three-day agenda was of special interest to county officials from across the state who came in part to learn how Michigan’s new solid waste law revisions will enhance recycling and waste reduction efforts.
“It was heartening to see the interest in both the new solid waste strategies and the growing excitement over all topics sustainability that was evident throughout the conference,” said Liz Browne, director of EGLE’s Materials Management Division.
In addition to networking and the spectacular fall color show afforded conference-goers, workshops and presentations included a wide range of topics ranging from:
Information and news about sustainability-related issues is available through several of our more than 70 mailing lists that are free to subscribe to. To keep informed about next year’s Michigan Sustainability Conference, please subscribe to the “Training and Outreach Events” topic.
EGLE more than doubled its recruiting efforts in 2024.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced that the latest six-month monitoring period for lead in Flint’s drinking water resulted in a 90th percentile calculation for the samples collected of 3 parts per billion (ppb).
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) announced today that it has listed the 300th site of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) groundwater contamination caused by the historic use and disposal of “forever chemicals” across the state.
This conference is a must-attend event for professionals committed to safeguarding the environment from potential threats and emergencies.
Michigan’s Filter First laws have been in place for one year.
The annual report explores major accomplishments, issues, initiatives, and challenges in 15 magazine-style articles.
Michiganders urged to test homes during Radon Action Month
In Fiscal Year 2024, EGLE received 19.6K FOIA requests.
It’s Radon Action Month, and EGLE and the EPA have tips for you.
If your New Year’s resolutions include decluttering, check out these tips.
