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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.
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June 18, 2025
A once-polluted stretch of land on the Keweenaw Waterway in Houghton is now a thriving destination for camping, fishing and outdoor fun. The newly opened Keweenaw Waters Resort sits on land that was long considered unusable due to toxic industrial waste. Today, it's bringing new jobs, tourism and recreation opportunities to the community thanks to years of environmental cleanup led in partnership by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and its partners.
For over a century, the land was home to copper milling and smelting, a process that left behind hazardous waste and severely harmed water quality and wildlife. In 1986, the site was added to the EPA’s National Priorities List, a list of the most contaminated sites in the country, also known as Superfund sites.
Cleanup efforts included removing hazardous material, sealing polluted soil beneath engineered covers and vegetation, and putting long-term monitoring and protections in place. The land has now been partially removed from the federal Superfund list, signaling that it's safe for redevelopment. Where piles of toxic waste once stood, visitors will now find eco-friendly cabins, campsites, and a restored shoreline complete with plans for a beach, fishing dock, and boardwalk. At a recent press conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony, state and local leaders joined EGLE and the EPA to celebrate the site’s transformation.
Staff from EGLE and the EPA at the Torch Lake event. “This project shows what’s possible when we commit to restoring communities that were once written off,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos. “The Torch Lake site was once among the most contaminated in Michigan. Today, it’s supporting local jobs, drawing in visitors and protecting the environment for future generations. It’s a powerful example of how long-term investment in environmental restoration creates real opportunities when government, residents and businesses come together.”
Entrepreneur Derek Bradway, founder of Bradway Enterprises, led the development of the resort. His vision helped turn a once-toxic property into a sustainable outdoor retreat that’s already creating jobs and supporting local small businesses.
"This beautiful development has received a lot of local support as well as positive reviews from our guests,” said Derek Bradway, Keweenaw Water Resorts site developer. “It is a testimony of what can be done when all parties, national, state and local can align with the private sector. Because of the work done by the EGLE and EPA, sites like this are ready to be put back into use, for everyone's benefit."
“Transforming pollution hotspots into tourist destinations like the Keweenaw Waters Resort is the kind of outcome that EPA strives for,” said EPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel. “EPA is honored to bring clean water, land, and air—and economic opportunity—to this scenic Michigan community.”
EGLE’s Superfund Section continues to monitor the site and maintain shoreline stability. A new shoreline restoration project is also underway at nearby Lake Linden to help protect the area’s water quality long-term.
The transformation of the Torch Lake site is part of a larger effort by EGLE to turn Michigan’s contaminated properties into community assets. Across the state, dozens of Superfund sites have been cleaned up and returned to productive use.
Keweenaw Waters Resort is just one example of how environmental remediation can unlock economic development and community revitalization in Michigan. As the state continues to clean up contaminated properties, EGLE is committed to ensuring that every community has the tools, resources and partnerships needed to turn once-toxic land into assets for future generations.
Check EGLE’s Remediation and Redevelopment Division’s web page for more information on the department’s efforts to support communities through environmental cleanup and redevelopment.
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Proper waste and recycling practices are not only good for the environment and economy, they are also important for the safety of people who work at the many materials recovery facilities throughout the state.
EGLE and UPEPA Region 5 joined state and local leaders and project partners for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official opening of the Keweenaw Waters Resort—a 25-acre waterfront campground featuring sustainably built-cabins and RV and tent sites.
EGLE Classroom’s Environmental Education Resource Lending Station is expanding, with two new satellite locations in Northern Michigan.
Watershed management plans will target pollution, protect environment
The annual event aims to educate outdoor enthusiasts on the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species while enjoying the great outdoors.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced 17 grants totaling $600,000 for projects that will support watershed organizations with conservation and educational efforts.
Latest Renewables Ready Communities Awards will support building enough utility-scale solar and battery storage to power nearly 850,000 Michigan households
There’s a new place to look for information about advisories or closures of public beaches.
A grant EGLE is helping Beaver Island manage its returnable bottles and cans in a new way.
