Air quality across the state is being impacted by smoke from Canadian wildfires. Information on current conditions and alerts can be found at: AirNow.gov.
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.
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.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Water Well Viewer (WWV), is an interactive mapping system that displays water wells along with other information, such as wellhead protection areas, underground storage tanks, and sites of environmental contamination. Water well locations have been identified by address matching, the use of global positioning systems (GPS), and by legal descriptions.
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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August 22, 2024
Today’s MI Environment story is courtesy of the Recycling Raccoons.
Paper roll being manufactured at UP Paper.
Now more than ever, companies in the Great Lakes State are desperately seeking to include recyclables in the manufacturing of new products, including recycled paper. UP Paper, a paper manufacturing company in Manistique, recycles paper materials that are used to create items like tape, gift wrap, fast food bags and packaging materials.
Paper recycling is a complex system that requires people at every step of the process and companies like UP Paper support Michigan’s economy by providing crucial manufacturing jobs. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) supports Michigan community recycling programs through educational opportunities, infrastructure grants and quality improvement.
Check out the video that features UP Paper and EGLE staffers Matt Flechter and Tracy Purrenhage.
EGLE staffers share their Great Lakes memories during Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week.
Composting provides a source of rich nutrients that will help your flowers and veggies give you the bounty you want.
The previously announced public information meeting for the Wayne Disposal Inc. hazardous waste license application has been rescheduled for 6-8 p.m. June 26, 2025, at the Wayne County Community College District.
Resources and recommendations abound for readers of all ages and interests.
In a special ceremony, the Michigan DNR provided an estimated 400,000 Arctic grayling eggs to three tribal partners to reintroduce them at locations along the North Branch of the Manistee River, the Maple River and the Boardman-Ottaway River.
Access to healthy waters fuels healthy states of mind and body.
T risk reduction fund supports more than 50 projects over three years.
EGLE Meteorologists have issued air quality advisories for levels of fine particulate in the air statewide today and into Saturday morning. These elevated levels are caused by smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada.
Demolition and cleanup at contaminated Modern Plastics site will clear the way for new opportunities.
The 50-year-old wastewater treatment plant on Mackinac Island is being transformed to ensure clean drinking water, better protect the Great Lakes, support tourism and serve the island’s needs for generations to come.
