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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June 30, 2025
Around the 4th of July, we celebrate our country’s independence by letting off beautiful sparkly fireworks. While amazing to look at, when fireworks go off, particles and gases are released into the air along with splashes of color in the sky. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) air monitoring network often shows high levels of particulate pollution over the 4th of July.
Fireworks over the Detroit River. The ingredients in fireworks will differ depending on the type of fireworks, but typically they are comprised of black powder and a variety of colorants. Black powder helps the firework get into the air and explode. Black powder is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate. When fireworks are let off, they release some air pollutants. The colorants and explosives in the fireworks are the cause of this pollution. There are two main pollutants released when fireworks are let off: particulate matter (PM) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs):
Fireworks can release pollutants not only from the colorants and explosives they contain, but also from the metals and fuses that make up their structure. PM pollutant concentrations can be much higher than normal in the hours right after fireworks are used.
EGLE measures a variety of air pollutants around the State of Michigan. Many of the monitoring sites measure particulate matter in real time and post the data to EGLE’s MiAir app and EPA’s AirNow website. The data is communicated to the public using the EPA’s Air Quality Index or AQI.
MiAir Dashboard The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is EPA's tool for communicating about outdoor air quality and health. The AQI includes six color-coded categories, each corresponding to a range of index values. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. For example, an AQI value of 50 or below represents good air quality, while an AQI value over 300 represents hazardous air quality.
The AQI is divided into six categories. Each category corresponds to a different level of health concern. Each category also has a specific color. The color makes it easy for people to quickly determine whether air quality is reaching unhealthy levels in their communities. Since fireworks can cause elevated levels of some pollutants, it is important for residents, to be aware and take steps to protect themselves, if necessary.
The public can sign up for air quality notifications at this link EnviroFlash - Sign-Up. For more information about air monitoring, check EGLE’s Air Monitoring web page.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation to mark Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week, June 29-July 5, raising awareness about the importance of stopping the spread of invasive aquatic plants and organisms.
This summer, you can help the Michigan Invasive Species Program by identifying and reporting aquatic invasive species.
The second annual State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference today brought together more than 200 people representing efforts to reduce the risk of harmful algal blooms (HAB) in the lake.
While everyone is welcome to enjoy the outdoors, some uninvited guests such as invasive spongy moth caterpillars can make this time of year less fun.
The Michigan DNR, The Nature Conservancy, and other Michiganders are collaborating through the statewide initiative to conserve, connect, and restore at least 30% of Michigan’s waters and lands by 2030.
Thanks to nearly $1 million from EPA and support from EGLE, Marquette’s Cliffs-Dow site is being restored to a clean, safe and accessible space for the community.
Media from Michigan and Ohio or interested in Great Lakes issues are invited to attend and cover Michigan’s second State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference, focused on advancements and priorities in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB), particularly related to reducing harmful algal blooms (HABs).
$1 million EPA grant is giving a once-contaminated shoreline new life
Keweenaw Waters is bringing new jobs, tourism and recreation opportunities to the community thanks to years of environmental cleanup led in partnership by EPA, EGLE and its partners.
