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 06, 2026
LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the official end of the 2026 ozone season, marking another year of strong air quality results across Michigan and continued progress in reducing ground-level ozone pollution. Ozone season in Michigan runs from March through October, when weather conditions are most favorable for ozone formation.
“The progress we’ve made in reducing ozone pollution is clear and reflects years of investment in cleaner technologies, stronger emissions controls, and strong partnerships,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos. “Most importantly, this progress means cleaner air to breathe, healthier communities, and a better quality of life for people across Michigan.”
During the 2026 season, Michigan's air monitoring network measured ozone levels statewide, including during periods when wildfire smoke affected air quality. Even with those impacts, monitoring data showed ozone levels across most of the state were at or below federal air quality standards.
While the 2026 results continued a long-term trend of cleaner air across Michigan, Holland remained the exception, recording the highest ozone concentrations in the state. This is largely due to transport of pollution across Lake Michigan from upwind states.
All other monitoring locations, including those in the Detroit metropolitan area, remained in compliance with the federal ozone standard. The results are consistent with the long-term trend of improving air quality in southeast Michigan, driven by decades of emission reductions from cleaner vehicles and fuels, modern pollution controls, and other environmental investments.
EGLE continues to monitor air quality across the state, issue Air Quality Alerts when needed, and work with local communities, businesses, and public health partners to reduce emissions and protect public health.
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EGLE awarded a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to help bring that part of this project to life
Before you decide to burn that brush pile in the backyard, take a moment to refresh your knowledge on safe and responsible burning practices.
The school district is using a creative way to fund its needed climate control system.
EGLE is offering the Microplastics Grant Funding Opportunity to better understand gaps related to microplastics research in surface water and/or drinking water.
The MI Brightfields Pilot is offering $10 million in grants to establish renewable energy and energy storage on environmentally contaminated properties, with $5 million available in this first round.
Beginning January 1, 2027, it will no longer be permissible for anyone to bring untreated firewood into Michigan. Watch the upcoming webinar for more information.
The promise of new monitoring tech will be discussed at the National Beach Summit in Michigan.
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director Phil Roos released a statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of its agreement with Gelman Sciences LLC to advance cleanup of the Gelman plume
Two separate projects have laid out a scalable playbook for communities that want to cut food waste, feed people, and build healthier routines at the same time.
