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.
EGLE celebrates Earth Day every year in April - celebrate with us!
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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We're here to help. You can find multiple reporting systems, contact information, district office locations, and more throughout our website. On this page, you can find resources for complex topics, educational tools, frequently asked questions, and more.
In addition to the content on our website, the general public has access to direct one-on-one assistance or referral to EGLE's network of technical staff by calling 800-662-9278 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
We welcome all Michiganders to engage with EGLE programs, staff, and processes – and value your contributions to protecting Michigan’s public health, air, water, land, and energy resources.
Through our permitting process, we strive to facilitate environmentally responsible economic growth. The permit process informs Michigan citizens of proposed activities affecting their community.
Are you an educator or teacher for grades K‑12? Check out our available resources, including hands-on learning models and interactive lessons for students.
With over 100 environmentally focused programs, our department contains highly knowledgeable staff in many fields. These pages (and more!) were developed to introduce our most popular topics to anyone looking to learn more - no background knowledge required.
The air we breathe is important - learn about how we monitor air quality, common pollutants, how you can get involved in your community - and more!
Michigan's climate is changing. Learn how we're working towards reducing harmful emissions across the state - and how you can get involved
We know you want to do your part - learn about recycling hygiene, commonly misunderstood items, plastic symbols, and more!
The water we drink either comes from a public supply or a private well. Learn more about water quality, who to contact, and more!
We offer several services to the public, and also information on services provided locally.
We offer several grants and loans programs to the public.
We provide many forms, templates, and publications for the public to use.
Whether you're looking to report a concern, find a subject matter expert, search public records, or ask a question, we can help.
