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.
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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December 14, 2023
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is releasing three newly updated collections in the Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support (MEECS) series: Water Quality, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, and Climate Change.
Teachers practice activities from the new MEECS Water Quality Unit at Albion College.
MEECS includes seven collections of lessons covering Air Quality, Water Quality, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Land Use, Land and Environment, Energy Resources, and Climate Change.
The newly released Water Quality, Ecosystems, and Climate Change collections are all aligned to Michigan Science Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, which focus on three-dimensional learning that integrates scientific practices, key knowledge and concepts, and crosscutting concepts that reach across multiple fields.
Learn more about the MEECS materials released in 2023 and what is still to come in early 2024:
Water Quality: High School Focus
Tailored for high schoolers, the Water Quality collection features five in-depth case studies focusing on critical water issues in Michigan. Lessons span from groundwater flow to the impact of human activities on water quality. Through engaging activities and local exploration, students gain practical skills and become advocates for watershed protection and water conservation. This collection is available now.
Ecosystems & Biodiversity: Middle School Exploration
Designed for middle school students, the Ecosystems & Biodiversity unit immerses learners in the intricacies of ecosystems and the importance of biodiversity with a focus on Michigan’s unique features. Real-world applications, hands-on activities, and case studies encourage students to understand the balance of nature and advocate for biodiversity preservation. This collection is available now.
Climate Change: Awaiting Release with Online Previews
The MEECS Climate Change lessons aim to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of climate science and actionable steps for addressing climate impacts in Michigan. While the full updated version of Climate Change collection will be released in January 2024, student data explorations that support the lessons are available now at the new MI EnviroLearning Hub. This hub will be expanded to support other MEECS lessons throughout 2024 and beyond.
All MEECS units are freely accessible online at Michigan.gov/MEECS, and teacher workshops are available upon request.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today awarded $50 million in grant funding to schools across the state for the installation of bottle-filling stations, faucet-mount filters, filtered water pitchers, and replacement cartridges to protect students from lead under the Michigan Filter First law approved by the state legislature and signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in October 2023.
Participants at the teach-in event explored funding opportunities and strategies to deploy more electric school buses in Michigan.
31 members will build skills, help Michiganders, and advance state climate action goals
At Odor School, EGLE staffers learn about odor management and how the sense of smell works.
Thirty corps members advanced their careers after serving their communities and supporting climate action.
The report shows that concentrations of air pollutants in the Detroit area have decreased over the last 20 years.
The conference put a spotlight on celebrating successes, planning, and learning about major initiatives that have focused on monitoring, restoration, and protection efforts for Lake St. Clair.
The MiEnviro Portal will go live for air permitting and compliance reporting on December 16.
At EGLE, GIS plays an important role in everything from air quality to water resources management.
It is important to rinse plastic, glass and metal containers to remove residue before tossing them in the recycling bin.
