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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November 06, 2024
The fall season brings thoughts of apples, pumpkins, leaves, and campfires. Before you decide to burn that brush pile in the backyard, let’s refresh our knowledge on safe burning practices.
Leaves burning.
Whenever you burn, have a shovel and water source nearby, and never leave a fire unattended. Avoid burning on a windy days, as hot embers can easily be swept into dry grasses or leaves. You also need to be at least 1,400 feet away from the boundary of an incorporated city or village when burning.
If you're burning yard waste, be sure to check for a burn permit to ensure conditions are safe and to familiarize yourself with local fire ordinances. Most wildfires are ignited by people burning yard waste, so it's important to be cautious. A burn permit is required whenever the ground is not covered in snow.
Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula residents can view conditions at Michigan.gov/BurnPermit or call 866-922-BURN. Southern Michigan residents should check with their local municipality or fire department.
Well-dried wood is the most efficient choice for your wood stove or campfire, as it burns cleaner and produces less irritation. Dry logs should feel light when lifted and produce a hollow sound when thumped together.
Burning of trash, plastic and hazardous materials is never allowed, and can cause health issues. Safely recycle or responsibly dispose of these materials.
Many people burn leaves and brush in the fall, but did you know you can repurpose fallen leaves instead? No fire necessary!
For a cleaner, safer alternative to burning your yard waste, try composting! Dead leaves are a great source of free mulch that will insulate perennial plants and keep garden soil from washing away in the rain. They can also be raked up into a bin or pile to turn into nutrient-rich compost. Learn how with composting tips from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
You can also create a “wild area” where leaves can break down naturally. In this area, these leaves can provide shelter and warmth for wildlife in the winter.
With these tips in mind, you’ll be set to enjoy a fall season filled with campfires, hot cider and stargazing. Find more information on safe burning at Michigan.gov/OpenBurning.
These webinars are designed to inform people about emerging issues, current research and available programs relevant to invasive species in the state and the Great Lakes region.
$4.4 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding will deploy 15 all-electric recycling trucks; fund infrastructure upgrades and workforce training for drivers and mechanics
Funding accompanies the build-out of enough utility-scale solar and battery storage to power more than 800,000 Michigan households
Virtual listening sessions on the MI Healthy Climate Plan are scheduled through January.
Water and Wastewater Professionals Workforce Week is putting a spotlight on the people who work in the drinking water and wastewater industries.
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.
At Odor School, EGLE staffers learn about odor management and how the sense of smell works.
31 members will build skills, help Michiganders, and advance state climate action goals
Thirty corps members advanced their careers after serving their communities and supporting climate action.
