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January 16, 2024
Every year, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) makes radon test kits available to city and county health departments, tribal governments, and Michigan State University (MSU) extension offices. The kits test for the presence of deadly radon gas, found to be at elevated levels in one quarter of Michigan homes.
Radon test kit.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon, and there are no short-term side effects that could cause alarm or warn of its presence. However, long-term exposure to radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer, which accounts for more deaths in both men and women than any other form of cancer in the United States.
During January, Radon Action Month, EGLE highlights its radon program, which aims to:
Les Smith, III, EGLE’s indoor radon specialist, says interest in radon test kits is high around the state. “In Fiscal Year 2023, EGLE distributed nearly 18,000 radon test kits to statewide radon outreach partners – an increase of nearly 7,000 kits over the previous year. Many partners provide kits at a reduced cost or free in some cases.”
Almost all counties have radon test kits available from EGLE.
To find out if radon test kits are available near you, contact EGLE’s local health department partners.
Learn more about radon at Michigan.gov/Radon.
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.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding Brownfield Redevelopment Grants to projects that will create new jobs in Washtenaw and Macomb counties.
We can all make a difference by taking small actions to protect Michigan’s surface waters.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding two $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grants to help build new housing in Oakland County.
