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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August 04, 2026
Innovators invited to apply by Aug. 7 to join specialized accelerator offering free operational and technical support
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is generating millions of batteries that need a second life, and NextCycle Michigan is looking for the innovators who have solutions.
The application period is open for NextCycle Michigan's special accelerator track focused on EV battery reuse and recycling solutions. The program will provide free customized coaching to advance solutions that grow domestic supply chains for recovered critical minerals and safe end-of-life management of batteries from electric vehicles.
NextCycle Michigan, an initiative of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), is an accelerator that provides operational and technical support to advance projects and businesses that divert material from landfills and expand Michigan’s circular economy. The program is funded through EGLE and does not require any fees or equity share to participate. Since its start in 2020, NextCycle Michigan has supported 21 cohorts and 171 teams.
This accelerator track targets recovery and circular solutions for large-format traction batteries – rechargeable batteries weighing more than 25 pounds or with a rating exceeding 2,000 watt-hours that power EV propulsion systems. Solutions may address batteries from multiple sources, but for this track they must address at least one type of eligible large-format battery (i.e., those used in passenger vehicles, buses, fleet vehicles, forklifts, etc.).
“Michigan’s deep history in the automotive industry coupled with a focus on strengthening the state’s circular economy creates a prime opportunity for an accelerator focused on EV battery reuse and recycling,” said Julie Staveland, Assistant Director of EGLE’s Materials Management Division. “Our goal is to support innovative ideas and advance them to shovel-ready ventures that keep valuable materials in circulation and out of the landfill.”
Project examples include repurposing EV batteries to power portable energy stations, dismantling batteries to recover critical minerals, and other innovative processes that collect, discharge, reuse, recover, or recycle end-of-life batteries and components.
Solutions targeting only small-format batteries or consumer batteries are not eligible for this track. A future NextCycle accelerator track will focus on consumer battery recovery, reuse, and recycling.
Eligible entities range from for-profit businesses including early-stage startups and established companies to universities, research groups, tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, and public-sector agencies with solutions addressing target gaps and materials. Given the technical and regulatory complexity of EV batteries, teams without direct battery handling capability are encouraged to partner with a licensed processor, transporter, or original equipment manufacturer. A team can consist of an individual, single company, organization, or governmental entity and may include any number of cross-sector entities.
Selected teams will receive six months of customized coaching focused on refining business plans, making supply chain connections, strategizing marketing efforts, identifying funding opportunities and more. The cohort will kick off with an in-person two-day academy in October 2026, followed by several months of virtual coaching, and culminate with an in-person showcase in April 2027, where teams will pitch their solutions to a live audience and judging panel.
Prospective applicants can view a recorded online informational meeting covering supported project types, eligibility, the application portal, selection criteria, and more.
The deadline for applications is Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Learn more about NextCycle Michigan and the EV battery track.
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The goal of the display is to educate the public about the challenges and opportunities regarding structural abandonment and more sustainable ways of managing the life cycle of buildings.
EGLE Director Phil Roos this week announced the FY 2026 Recycling Infrastructure Grant recipients in the Upper Peninsula.
The NextCycle Michigan Summer Showcase put the spotlight on solutions that divert materials from landfills and bring solutions to Michigan’s circular economy.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced a new and larger phase of its Renewables Ready Communities Awards (RRCA), a funding opportunity for local governments involved in locally permitted, large-scale projects that will provide Michigan households and businesses with clean, renewable energy.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) joined local and state partners in Marquette today to announce the Upper Peninsula recipients receiving a shared $1.4 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Recycling Infrastructure Grants. The announcement demonstrates how state investments are helping communities improve recycling, recover valuable materials, and prevent contaminants from reaching Michigan's waterways.
Michigan communities across the state are holding recycling events for regular and hard-to-dispose-of materials.
The Youth Sustainability Project Showcase features student-led efforts completed across the state.
The public is encouraged to help track the spread of elm zigzag sawfly in Michigan.
Grants are available to help Michigan communities meet the state’s food waste reduction goals.
