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.
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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September 01, 2026
EGLE interns were recognized for their work at the department’s recent Intern Showcase. As the 2026 Summer Internship Program concluded this year, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) celebrated a season marked by exceptional learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
This year’s interns contributed meaningful work across multiple divisions, supporting initiatives in drinking water protection, environmental justice, remediation, water resources management, materials management, and executive operations. Their enthusiasm and fresh perspectives strengthened EGLE’s mission and enriched projects statewide.
Interns contributed across diverse environmental and public health areas, including:
Their work strengthened EGLE’s capacity and contributed to measurable progress across divisions.
EGLE encouraged interns to continue building on their summer experience through:
With continued emphasis on environmental protection, sustainability, climate resilience, public health, water resource management, and remediation, EGLE’s interns are well-positioned for impactful careers in government, research, nonprofits, and the private sector.
Through the Summer Internship Program, EGLE supervisors and mentors have helped shape the next generation of environmental professionals. The department thanks the 2026 interns for their hard work, dedication and curiosity.
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