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.
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November 04, 2025
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) held a Radon Awareness and Environmental Health Fair in Linden recently to provide helpful information to area residents.
The event was organized by Pam Howd, an EGLE environmental specialist who also serves as a member of the Linden City Council. Howd has personally seen how environmental toxins such as radon can negatively affect people’s lives.
EGLE staff at the health fair explained what radon is, the risks it poses, and common misconceptions.
One in every four Michigan homes is expected to have radon levels that exceed the recommended federal action level.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. There are no short-term side effects that could cause alarm or warn of its presence. Long-term exposure to radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer, which accounts for more deaths in both men and women than any other form of cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
“Close to 70 people came to the event from all over Genesee County, including a county commissioner,” said Howd. “The event was so successful that the senior center, where the event took place, is already working on an event for next year.”
EGLE’s interactive map on indoor radon results shows radon information for first time tests, without active radon mitigation systems, by ZIP code. This map is based on results from the supplier that manufactures and analyzes short-term radon test kits purchased through the EGLE radon program - this map is not intended to be used to determine if a home in an area should be tested for radon.
For more information about radon, including where to find radon test kits, go to Michigan.gov/Radon.
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The MI Healthy Climate Fellows program is accepting new applicants.
Two EGLE staffers are spurring each other on to be among the world’s top litter collectors.
To protect Michigan’s waterfowl habitat, hunters are urged to take certain precautions.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed the week of Sept. 21, 2026, as PFAS Awareness Week, highlighting Michigan’s leadership in addressing this class of chemical contaminants and urging continued focus on the environmental and health risks associated with these pollutants.
MI Environment is highlighting the experience of EGLE staffers with the State’s electric vehicle fleet in a series of “ride and drives.”
For SepticSmart Week, learn more about Michigan’s Septic Replacement Loan Program and a free webinar for homeowners.
EGLE is ready to meet, greet and educate students on the careers and internship opportunities the department has to offer at upcoming career fairs.
Fifteen events – including three webinars – are being held around the state as part of PFAS Awareness Week.
The project will turn vacant property in Kalamazoo into three new buildings with a total of 48 apartments, plus space for support services like coaching and counseling.
The gathering, which attracted over 50 people, took place at the Georgia Street Community Collective in Detroit.
