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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February 20, 2025
The environmental education staff at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has announced the 2025 Earth Day Poster Contest, Student Sustainability Summit, and Environmental Service Awards.
EGLE invites students in kindergarten through 5th grade to enter the annual Michigan Earth Day Poster Contest! Prizes are awarded for first and second place winners in each grade. Posters must be Michigan-specific and should include wildlife, plants, land, or freshwater ecosystems native to Michigan. Posters can be hand-drawn or created on a computer. Posters will be scored based on the students' creative use of Michigan native wildlife, plants, land, freshwater ecosystems, or environmental topics specific to your Michigan community. The contest now features online submission to make it easier to submit contest entries. Questions? Contact Pam Howd (EGLE) at 517-282-8357 or EGLE-EarthDay@Michigan.gov.
EGLE invites schools to nominate a student or classroom in grades 6-12 to be recognized for completing a school-sanctioned project that has tangible results for the environment. Two projects will receive an award, one for grades 6-8, and one for grades 9-12. Eligible projects demonstrate tangible results and benefits to Michigan’s environment, such as protecting the Great Lakes, restoring ecosystems, improving air or water quality, or conserving energy and resources. Projects can be completed by school or extracurricular groups, such as scouts or 4H clubs, between February 1, 2024, and March 1, 2025. Award nominations must be submitted online by March 15, 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions, please email Samantha Lichtenwald at LichtenwaldS@Michigan.gov.
The 2025 Michigan Student Sustainability Summit, proudly hosted by EGLE, MDARD, Grow the Earth (GTE), and MSU Science Festival, is a unique opportunity for middle and high school student leaders across Michigan. This one-day event, scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, unfolds at the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, on the MSU Campus, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up to get event updates.
Visit the 2025 MI Student Sustainability event page for more information about the event and to be notified when registration opens.
This event is seeking sponsors. Visit our sponsorship page for more information on how you can support the Summit.
Pam Howd
517-282-8357
MI Environment Team
517-284-9278
Fix a Leak Week is the perfect time to take a 10-minute challenge to walk through your home and check places where water leaks commonly occur.
Join EGLE for the 2025 Michigan Healthy Climate Conference on April 22-23 at the Huntington Place in Detroit.
Material uses include paving, manufacturing, energy production
Help track water quality, invasive species and habitat in a lake of your choosing.
The upcoming Michigan Student Sustainability Summit at Michigan State University is a unique opportunity for middle and high school students across Michigan to learn about the state’s environmental sustainability efforts and more.
EGLE’s fledgling Groundwater and Geological Services Section is off to a strong start.
Ozone season began March 1 and runs through the end of October.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently released its 29th annual solid waste report, which offers a look at inputs to Michigan’s landfills.
Director Phil Roos recently delivered a presentation to the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee, highlighting the department’s role in ongoing efforts to protect Michigan’s environment and natural resources.
EGLE and MiCorps announce in-person and online training opportunities for volunteer lake monitors
