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.
Tracking and understanding all of the state and federal environmental regulations affecting local governments can be a daunting task. We provide simple explanations and helpful resources for the regulatory programs that apply to local government operations and access to funding resources that promote sustainability on this page.
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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November 02, 2026
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce a grant opportunity focusing on microplastics research.
EGLE is offering the Microplastics Grant Funding Opportunity to better understand gaps related to microplastics research in surface water and/or drinking water. EGLE received funding from a one-time legislative appropriation dedicated to research and recommendations in addressing microplastic contamination. Grant projects to be funded are intended to further understanding of microplastics in surface water and/or drinking water. EGLE is prioritizing projects that focus on data and knowledge gaps in microplastics research that relate to surface water and/or drinking water.
Eligible to apply are academic institutions, municipalities, and municipal authorities located in Michigan that can undertake microplastics research, as well as academic institutions, municipalities, and municipal authorities located outside of Michigan that work with academic institutions, municipalities, and municipal authorities within Michigan on microplastics research.
EGLE anticipates approximately $422,816 will be available in grant funds through this opportunity.
Applications are due no later than Dec. 14, 2026, submitted via email to EGLE Water Resources Division staff Eddie Kostelnik at KostelnikE@Michigan.gov and Stephanie Kammer at KammerS@Michigan.gov.
Additional information is available in the Request for Pre-Proposals and pre-application.
For application assistance, please contact Eddie Kostelnik at KostelnikE@Michigan.gov or 517-331-0122.
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