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.
Anyone wishing to formally serve legal documents upon the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), or its officers or employees, may do so by the following methods.
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October 28, 2025
Using satellite-derived insights, the map displays late summer averages for lake color, clarity, and algae concentrations The Water Resources Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently launched a dashboard on Michigan Lake Water Clarity.
The Michigan Lake Water Clarity Dashboard offers satellite-derived insights into lake clarity, algal biomass, and lake color—key indicators of inland lake water quality. Using remote sensing technology, data were collected from 2018 to 2023 from over 6,000 inland lakes larger than 20 surface acres. Using remotely sensed data provides information over six years on a large number of lakes, providing a new look at lake productivity across the state.
These water quality metrics are essential for understanding ecological conditions such as algal bloom risk, aquatic habitat, and can help understand lake health trends.
Developed in ArcGIS Online®, the dashboard features a user-friendly, interactive map that allows users to explore:
The map displays 2023 late summer averages (July–September) for these parameters, with additional monthly data available when a lake is selected. The map also includes land cover statistics for a 1,000-meter buffer zone around each lake, offering context on surrounding environmental conditions.
To help users make the most of this new tool, EGLE has released a How to Use Guide, providing step-by-step instructions and tips for navigating the dashboard effectively.
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Program supports community-based organizations pursuing climate and environmental justice projects with funds, training, direct support
The latest state grants support improvements in air quality, student health, and school budgets.
The first-ever microplastics summit and dedicated week are strengthening the state’s leadership on a growing issue.
The award honors schools, districts, early learning centers, and post secondary institutions for reducing environmental impact and costs, improving health and wellness, and offering effective environmental sustainability education.
Nonpoint source pollution is Michigan’s leading cause of water pollution.
The need for regulatory reforms and sustained investment in dam safety has never been more urgent.
The event gives people the opportunity to dispose of their unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications anonymously at thousands of collection sites nationwide.
The Great Lakes PFAS Summit will focus on sharing new methods of addressing contamination and presenting innovative technical solutions developed to address “forever” chemicals.
EGLE invites Michiganders to learn, act, and help protect the Great Lakes from tiny plastic pollution
