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April 24, 2024
Environmental stewardship and education were front and center at 343 Michigan schools recently recognized as Michigan Green Schools, an increase of 37 schools over 2023.
Students part of the Green Club at Amanda Moore Elementary School in Romeo, Mich.
2024 marks the third year that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) was responsible for operating the Michigan Green Schools program, which aims to promote the implementation of sustainability activities and environmental education in grades pre-K through 12.
The Michigan Green Schools program was established through the work of student advocates in 2006. In 2010, students again led the charge to update the program to allow for multiple levels of recognition. Statewide management of the program occurred through an independent nonprofit organization until 2021, when it transferred to EGLE’s Environmental Education program.
“The Michigan Green Schools Program is an important way that we can support environmental literacy and sustainability action in our PreK-12 education system,” said Eileen Boekestein, EGLE’s environmental education coordinator. “We are thrilled to see the program thriving and continuing to grow in 2024.”
While EGLE facilitates the statewide program, a network of 30+ volunteer county coordinators assist with supporting schools and reviewing applications each year.
For the 2023-2024 school year, 343 schools were designated as Michigan Green Schools, as follows:
Green: 106
Emerald: 81
Evergreen: 156
Under the Michigan Green Schools program, schools may qualify for various levels of stewardship by earning points for activities:
The four categories of activities for official Green School qualification are:
A school is eligible to receive a Green School, Emerald School, or Evergreen School Environmental Stewardship Designation if the school or students perform the required number of activities, with a minimum of two activities from each of the four categories.
Educators who would like to participate in the program during the 2024-2025 academic year can learn more on the Michigan Green Schools Portal. Applications open January 1st of each year.
Individuals who are interested in volunteering to become a Michigan Green Schools county coordinator can also check the MI Green Schools Portal to see if their county has a vacancy.
Questions about the program can be directed to Eileen Boekestein at BoekesteinE@Michigan.gov.
With aging infrastructure, emerging contaminants and changing environmental conditions, the responsibility to protect water resources continues to grow.
EGLE has won a national music video contest promoting radon testing and awareness.
Nine EGLE staffers took part in a massive cleanup effort in Lansing that resulted in the removal of litter and invasive species from a park.
Several billion dollars in state and federal aid have flowed to Michigan communities over the past five years
Critical water system upgrades are in the works in dozens of Michigan communities thanks to $1.05 billion in low-interest loans from the state revolving funds. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued financing agreements to 72 projects in the Drinking Water and Clean Water state revolving funds across the state in fiscal year 2024.
The charging stations promote a cleaner environment by encouraging EV travel to recreation destinations across the state.
The DNR has installed solar arrays at five fish hatcheries and led the redevelopment of a brownfield site to a solar field in the Upper Peninsula.
State invests in dozens of local governments and water systems, protecting public health and the environment
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The Michigan Invasive Species Program is asking waterfowl hunters across the state to take extra precautions this season to prevent the spread of invasive species.
