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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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 23, 2026
Conner Baxter, a second grader at Central Elementary School in Davison, with a reusable food tray and cup. Credit: We ReUse.
Waste from cafeterias in several Michigan schools is down dramatically thanks to a switch from single-use plastic utensils and Styrofoam trays to stainless-steel reusable foodware. These schools will see these savings every year. Since making the change, five schools report:
We ReUse is a national veteran and woman-founded company designing, sourcing, and manufacturing recycled stainless-steel foodware in the USA.
“We ReUse's program provided several Michigan schools with a free waste audit and assistance in implementing a reusable foodware program,” says Connie Lilley, the company’s Michigan territory director and green school coordinator.
GESU Catholic School and St. Suzanne in Detroit; along with Central Elementary in the Davison School District; Onekama High School; and New Branches Charter Academy in Grand Rapids were chosen to participate in the program because they were prepared to wash dishes and wanted to reduce waste in their cafeterias. These schools received trays and sporks with financial support from Plastic Free America. Other organizations in the program include the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit and Casey's Tavern in Ann Arbor, which both implemented stainless steel cups. Casey’s Tavern received funding from the Michigan Business Sustainability Forum to stop using plastic cups on its outdoor patio.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) also helped with the project by providing a “circular economy” grant to manufacture a specially designed stainless-steel cup in Michigan.
“This program has provided several important lessons, including how to design a cafeteria system that clearly guides students in properly returning reusable foodware to prevent loss, as well as the importance of ensuring that each school has access to its own dishwasher and the necessary labor to support the program,” Lilley added.
“While the environmental benefits are significant, there are also financial and health benefits. Moving students and the public away from plastic and Styrofoam foodware can help reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals that may migrate from certain food-contact materials into food. Stainless steel provides an excellent alternative because it is highly durable, reusable, and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
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PFAS Awareness Week encourages Michiganders to take action to reduce their exposure to PFAS.
Flint and Bay City are among the communities contributing to improved household recycling statewide and the growth of Michigan’s sustainable circular economy. The eastern Michigan cities recently held local events to celebrate new recycling records.
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.
