Air quality across the state is being impacted by wildfire smoke (PM2.5). Information on current conditions and alerts can be found at Michigan.gov/MiAir. Learn how EGLE responds to wildfire smoke at Michigan.gov/egleWildfireSmoke
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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July 15, 2026
Tunnel plans meet regulatory and statutory requirements following comprehensive review, permit addresses impacts to wetlands and cultural resources
Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that it has reissued the permit for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project (GLTP) intended to house a proposed replacement for the existing 73-year-old Line 5 dual pipelines currently located on the lakebed.
In 2021, EGLE issued Part 303 and Part 324 permit to Enbridge for the proposed GLTP. Because construction has not yet begun, that permit expired earlier this year. Today, EGLE issued the new permit following a robust 16-month review period covering Enbridge’s bottomlands and wetlands permit application.
The review concluded that the public and private need for the proposed activity outweighed other public interest criteria.
EGLE’s review included a public information session, public hearing, and consideration of more than 70,000 public comments. In addition, EGLE met with Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan History Center, and the State Historic Preservation Office. EGLE also conducted monthly consultation meetings with Tribal Nations and considered a report from an independent engineering firm.
As a condition of the permit, Enbridge will be required to submit an improved wetland mitigation plan to address wetland impacts. The permit also includes new conditions designed to mitigate impacts to cultural resources in the area.
EGLE staff continue to review Enbridge’s NPDES permit renewal application after collecting public comments on the application between May 19th and June 30th this year.
The GLTP requires several other permits, including from the Department of Natural Resources, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
More information about the Line 5 project and related state actions is available at Michigan.gov/Line5.
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A new story map that highlights the success of Michigan’s Leaking Underground Storage Tank program in the Detroit District in Fiscal Year 2025.
EGLE is taking a closer look at the growing microplastics concern all around us.
Meteorologists at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have issued a statewide air quality alert for elevated levels of fine particulate in the air starting at midnight tonight. This has the potential to be a multi-day event from smoke caused by ongoing wildfires in Canada.
Watch for spotted lanternfly this summer, squish it and report it
This conference is a one-of-a-kind event designed for sustainability professionals in business and government; environmental staff; Environmental, Health, and Safety staff; and community leaders.
Climate finance is public, private, and philanthropic funding for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase resilience, lower energy costs, and more.
Trailer tires degrade is as little as three to five years – even when not used. Recycle trailer tires no longer in good condition.
For Lakes Appreciation Month, EGLE staffers share their favorite Michigan inland lakes.
The monthly, hourlong webinars are designed to keep people informed about available programs, current research and emerging issues in the state and the Great Lakes region.
