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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Everyday school routines like eating lunch, cleaning the building, and taking out the trash are opportunities to reduce waste and save money. Projects in this category aim to make everyday school operations more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Many electric utility providers in Michigan offer low to no-cost appliance recycling programs, with some even offering cash in return!
Help the school recycle appliances or organize a community-wide electronics and appliance recycling event with drop-off and pick-up at the school.
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 building operators
For everyone
Adding solar energy production to your public school or district can help your school save money while reducing the negative impacts of fossil fuel emissions.
Read about school solar projects in Michigan and learn how to launch one in your community!
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 community members
From putting up DIY “Last one out, lights out!” posters above light switches with students, to installing occupancy sensors, to replacing bulbs with more efficient options, there are many ways school community members can act to reduce school energy use and costs through lighting.
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 building operators
Sorting meal waste at school develops eco-friendly habits for students and staff and can even reduce waste management costs!
Compost can be sent to a partner facility or processed on-site.
Compost can be used instead of fertilizer on school grounds, shared with families, or shared with farms and parks.
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 DIY projects
For teachers and student leaders
Reducing school food waste can reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as waste management costs!
In this activity, students will measure food waste at lunch, collect and analyze data, conduct interviews, and create a plan to reduce school food waste.
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 teachers and staff
For questions about the Michigan Green Schools program, reach out to Samantha Lichtenwald at LichtenwaldS@Michigan.gov or 517-914-1257.
