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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Environmental education can reach learners inside and outside of the classroom. Projects in this category aim to help students learn about the environment and get involved in their local communities.
Did you know? Food grown at school CAN be served in the cafeteria! What starts as an engaging educational tool for students can turn into fresh, local food access and cost reductions.
Some Michigan schools with limited space and labor capacity partner with local farms for off-site school gardens. Or, think small - a single tomato plant as a sort of classroom pet.
Academics and engagement
Grounds and infrastructure
Health and wellbeing
Operations and procurement
$0 - free resources and recycled materials
$25 - $75 - minor purchases or fundraising necessary
$100 - $500 - significant fundraising necessary
$500 - $1,000+ - grant funding or partnership necessary
For school leaders
Free online course
Anyone can start a seed bank project in their school community. There are four main steps to this project.
Then, the cycle repeats. Growing plants can support the environment by capturing carbon from the air, filtering pollutants, and creating habitat for insects and wildlife. Seed banking makes growing plants easier and more affordable.
Academics and engagement
Grounds and infrastructure
Health and wellbeing
Operations and procurement
$0 - free resources and recycled materials
$25 - $75 - minor purchases or fundraising necessary
$100 - $500 - significant fundraising necessary
$500 - $1,000+ - grant funding or partnership necessary
For adult and youth leaders
For questions about the Michigan Green Schools program, reach out to Samantha Lichtenwald at LichtenwaldS@Michigan.gov or 517-914-1257.
