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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.
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December 26, 2023
As Michigan Christmas Tree Month draws to a close, it won’t be long before the trees will need to be disposed of.
Christmas tree recycling drop-off site in East Lansing.
The good news is that more Michigan communities are offering Christmas tree and wreath recycling, which typically turn the trees into mulch.
Check with your municipality to see if they offer the service near you. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Michigan Recycling Directory is also updated periodically and includes Christmas tree recycling locations. To find locations, enter “Christmas trees” in the search bar.
Some municipalities partner with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to help make rabbit/small game habitat out of the trees. Others feed the trees to sheep and other animals. For example, Delhi Township in Ingham County collects trees from Dec. 26 through January at its recycling center and feeds them to sheep.
Another use for the trees after the holidays is arranging them as habitat for wildlife, as this MI Environment story explains. EGLE’s storm debris use webpage has more photos.
Michigan ranks third in the nation for the number of Christmas trees harvested, supplying about 2 million fresh trees – with an annual net value of $30-40 million – to the national market each year, with an annual farm gate value of more than $40 million.
To honor Michigan’s Christmas tree industry, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed December as Michigan Christmas Tree Month, a time set aside to recognize the vital economic, environmental, and social benefits of Michigan’s Christmas tree industry.
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.
