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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February 17, 2026
Drums filled with unknown hazardous chemicals and chemical waste in an abandoned warehouse in Detroit. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) works hard to prevent emergencies before they happen, but when they arise, EGLE is there.
“From water main breaks to hazardous spills, the EGLE team addresses environmental and health risks through rapid response, technical expertise, and coordination with local first responders,” notes Jay Eickholt, EGLE’s emergency management coordinator.
EGLE provides rapid response to hazardous spills. 2,913 potential environmental emergencies were reported to the Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) 24/7 hotline. An additional 32,287 people contacted EGLE’s Environmental Assistance Center with non-emergency questions.
EGLE oversees major cleanup projects. One complaint led to the discovery of over 100 drums filled with flammable paints and polyurethane in an abandoned warehouse in Detroit, several of which were leaking and mingling with rain from the damaged roof. EGLE is working to complete the cleanup, along with the EPA, and is holding the owner responsible.
19 high hazard dams are being repaired or removed, thanks to $14.9 million from the Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program. These grants enable critical action to prevent dam failure, which can cause massive property damage and even loss of life.
Northern Michigan storm response. In response to 2025’s severe winter storms, EGLE staff responded across northern Michigan. EGLE teams worked with local governments and businesses to safely handle debris, ensured drinking water and wastewater plants remained in proper operation despite power outages, and traversed the state to monitor high-risk dams and respond to flooding.
The year 2025 also marked the 50th anniversary of the Pollution Emergency Alerting System.
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EGLE is participating in a webinar in March to connect with students at colleges and universities.
With the release of the first-ever Michigan Maritime Strategy, state leaders and partners are planning a future of healthy growth that respects and protects our waters and ways of life.
The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a network of volunteer monitoring programs that collect and share surface water quality data statewide, is accepting enrollments for the 2026 Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) season.
This conference, hosted by EGLE, brings together professionals from across the Great Lakes region to address today’s most urgent drinking water challenges and build solutions for tomorrow.
EGLE’s updated Grants and Loans Dashboard and story map make it easy for residents to see where these dollars go and the impact they have.
Latest Renewables Ready Communities Awards advance Michigan’s clean energy transformation
The City of Flint's water continues to comply with state and federal standards for lead in drinking water as the city prepares to replace the remaining lead service lines recently identified as part of the ongoing inventory requirements of the state’s strict Lead and Copper Rule (LCR).
The Michigan Clean Water Corps, a volunteer monitoring program network that collects and shares surface water quality data throughout the state, is accepting 2026 funding proposals for two grant programs.
The 2025 MI Healthy Climate Plan Report provides a snapshot of how Michigan is leveraging resources to turn forward-thinking ambition into everyday action.
