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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.
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May 02, 2025
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce Liz Browne as the department’s new Permitting Ombudsman.
Liz will serve as an executive point of contact for resolving priority permitting issues and support multi-agency collaboration to streamline permitting processes. She will also work across our divisions to provide guidance to help permitting applicants navigate EGLE’s regulatory landscape, ensuring a balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Pictured: Liz Browne, EGLE’s new Permitting Ombudsman.
“Liz has long demonstrated a deep commitment to the mission of EGLE and to the people of Michigan,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos. “Her understanding of our programs and her passion for protecting our natural resources make her the ideal person to help strengthen our permitting coordination efforts. I am confident she will help us become a more responsive, effective partner for permit applicants while upholding our duty to protect our natural resources.”
Browne brings extensive experience to her new role, having served as director of EGLE’s Materials Management Division (MMD), where she oversaw hazardous and solid waste programs, radiological protection, and sustainability initiatives. Her career at EGLE spans various leadership positions in Superfund, storage tanks, wetlands, shorelines, drinking water, and emergency management programs.
This announcement comes at a time when EGLE is investing in new resources to enhance the permitting process. Funding in Governor Whitmer’s proposed FY26 budget would support digitizing records and modernizing internal systems, making documents more accessible to the public and agency staff. These upgrades will improve transparency, reduce processing times, and allow permitting staff to better support businesses and communities across the state.
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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.
Grants totaling more than $1.1 million will reduce hazards, advance circular economy
The event featured a tour of the plant and an update on construction progress, emphasizing how the state’s continued investment in water infrastructure benefits communities, creates jobs and protects Michigan’s world-class water resources.
The annual dedication by Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and partners will focus on resources and activities (see below) related to connections among people, water, and the natural world, and diving into enjoyment, recreation, and stewardship of our waters and communities.
EGLE held the second annual event for 300 middle- and high-schoolers statewide.
EGLE Vets and multiple state departments helped beautify the grounds of the Michigan Veteran Homes of Grand Rapids.
Partners have unveiled a new tool to improve planning and conservation of vital ecosystems.
