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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May 04, 2026
As part of National Small Business Week, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), is highlighting resources available.
Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy. They drive innovation, create local jobs, and strengthen communities in every corner of Michigan. But for many small business owners, keeping the doors open means wearing multiple hats every single day—operator, accountant, HR manager, marketer, and more. With so much to juggle, environmental compliance can feel overwhelming.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recognizes these challenges and is committed to helping. EGLE has staff that can help bridge the gap, providing free, practical compliance assistance to help small businesses make air, water, and waste regulations understandable and manageable.
EGLE staffer on an air permit inspection. To support small business owners, EGLE offers a wide range of resources designed specifically to make environmental compliance more manageable. These tools include:
By partnering with small businesses, EGLE helps protect Michigan’s environment while supporting the entrepreneurs who keep the state’s economy moving. This week—and every week—we celebrate small businesses and stand ready to help them succeed.
Explore these key resources to get started:
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Now is the time to get rid of hazardous household items that you no longer need through locally sponsored collection programs.
Irvine’s legacy is written in clearer skies, stronger rules, and the many staff whose careers he helped shape.
Members of the media and public are invited to a special open house to learn more about a unique low-altitude aerial survey underway in Southwest Michigan to gather data about groundwater
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced that $99,965 will be awarded through 20 grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations for stream cleanup and monitoring through the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Program. These annual grants help foster local stewardship and a sense of community while providing valuable data used to protect Michigan’s waters.
As part of Public Service Recognition Week, MI Environment is highlighting the work of the more than 1,600 staffers at EGLE.
Understanding your drinking water is the first step to conserving and protecting it.
Last year alone, EGLE invested more than $11.8 million in grants to advance composting and recycling.
Analysis will inform comprehensive strategy for consumer battery outreach, recycling, and reprocessing
Becoming “air aware” doesn’t require technical expertise—just a few practical habits and reliable tools.
