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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March 02, 2026
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) reports that increased asbestos notification fees have directly helped to fund additional inspectors, allowing the state to find and address more asbestos issues and better protect public health. According to EGLE’s newly released 2025 Annual Asbestos Program Report, the fee-supported program exceeded its inspection goals, ensuring safer demolition and renovation practices statewide.
In 2025, the program collected $590,260 in fees, which funded two additional full-time staff positions. This expanded team enabled EGLE to conduct 1,697 inspections—covering 19% of initial notifications—surpassing the legislatively required 15% benchmark. These inspections help prevent unnecessary asbestos exposure and ensure proper disposal, reinforcing EGLE’s commitment to safeguarding Michigan communities.
Achieving the 15% inspection rate in 2025 was a significant milestone for EGLE’s Asbestos Program. The program strives to prevent unnecessary exposure of the public to asbestos and to assure proper disposal of asbestos. Staff worked diligently to achieve this metric in 2025 while also implementing and conducting outreach and training for contractors and unit staff on the new asbestos module of the MiEnviro Portal database and training two new employees.
EGLE’s Air Quality Division (AQD) will continue to evaluate staffing levels to ensure they are protecting public health, holding industry accountable, and meeting the legislative inspection metrics. Funding received through notification fees will be invested appropriately to meet these objectives. Based on the success of 2025, the AQD is confident it will be able to continue to meet these objectives in the future.
Increasing the number of inspections not only ensures contractor compliance with the law but also enhances the visibility and credibility of EGLE’s Asbestos Program. Greater visibility strengthens public communication and fosters trust, reinforcing EGLE’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment.
The report includes more information on staff doing this work, notifications submitted to the MiEnviro Portal, enforcement actions, and an evaluation of the program including three case studies.
Contact Tammy Bell, Asbestos Unit Supervisor, at BellT4@Michigan.gov or 313-330-0105.
Contact:
Tammy Bell
Asbestos Unit Supervisor
313-330-0105
Josef Stephens
EGLE Public Information Officer
517-897-4965
An environmental cleanup is underway in and around Saugatuck in Allegan County after a large spill of polystyrene plastic pellets, some of which entered the Kalamazoo River and adjacent wetlands.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is a great time to learn more, commit to year-round action.
Flint’s air monitoring station up and running once again
By using recycled materials, the manufacturing of new batteries consumes less energy, water, and natural resources. Proper recycling can also mitigate fires, reducing risk to lives and infrastructure. Recovering batteries also strengthens circular supply chains and reduces dependence on foreign sources of critical minerals, encourages innovation, and creates local jobs.
EGLE's Air Quality Division went live with MiEnviro Portal for permitting and compliance reporting in December 2024 and Asbestos in April 2025.
Once-neglected brownfield sites in Bay City are now home to housing, businesses, and public spaces that contribute to the city’s economy and quality of life.
EGLE hosts tour and roundtable highlighting projects making Bay City a thriving place to live, work and visit
Preparations are underway at EGLE for Earth Day activities Including a poster contest, environmental service awards, and more.
Ensuring sustainable materials management within the EV battery supply chain is crucial, from the mining of materials to their recovery at the end of each battery's life.
