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.
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.
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.
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of public bodies. Requests to inspect or receive public records from EGLE must be in writing and describe the requested records with enough detail to enable the department to identify and locate the requested records. Some records are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA or another statute and thus will not be provided. A fee may be charged to process your request. Please note that many records are available that do not require a formal FOIA request.
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October 03, 2022
Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most important environmental laws in our nation’s history, the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
On October 18th, 1972, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 underwent significant amendments, and the resulting law became known as the CWA. The amended law established the basic framework for regulating the discharge of pollutants to lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands and for protecting our water resources.
Since its implementation, significant steps have been taken to meet the CWA’s goal to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters, and the water quality in Michigan has significantly improved.
As the department responsible for implementing the CWA in Michigan, EGLE is hosting three webinars to educate and celebrate the CWA’s accomplishments over the last 50 years. Anyone with an interest in Michigan’s history and protecting our water resources is welcomed to attend.
Due to growing public concern for the substantial pollution entering the nation’s waterways, the Federal Water Pollution Control underwent sweeping amendments in 1972 and the Clean Water Act was born. Join EGLE on this webinar as they provide a historical perspective on the events that lead to creation of the Clean Water Act, an overview of the important changes that that were implemented, and what this all meant for Michigan.
In October of 1972, the Federal Clean Water Act was passed and established the basic framework for regulating the discharge of pollutants to lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands and for protecting our water resources. As one of the most important pieces of environmental legislation in history, this resulted in significant improvements to water quality across Michigan. Please join staff at EGLE as they share many of the success stories that resulted over the last 50 years.
Join EGLE on the Federal Clean Water Act’s 50th birthday! Even though many of our nation's environmental success stories can be directly attributed to the establishment of the Clean Water Act, this doesn’t mean that there still aren’t challenges ahead. This webinar will discuss those challenges we face in continuing to improve the quality of Michigan’s water resources and what Michigan needs to do to address them.
State and local leaders recently showcased brownfield redevelopments’ power to revitalize communities and boost economies.
EGLE has announced the 2025 Earth Day Poster Contest, Student Sustainability Summit, and Environmental Service Awards.
The conference is bringing together professionals from various industries and government to gain insights into critical environmental topics.
EGLE's Air Quality Division receives and evaluates hundreds of permit applications every year.
In 2024, the Environmental Assistance Center at EGLE provided live, one-on-one customer service to over 27K people.
Thirty projects receive funding to advance reuse, repair, and recovery of materials and grow markets for recycled materials
Since opening in 2016, Jimmy John’s Field has become a major economic driver for the region, generating $13 million in capital investment and attracting more than 300,000 visitors per year. The stadium has also created 25 full-time and 120 part-time jobs. This project was made possible by a $1 million EGLE Brownfield Redevelopment Loan and an additional $800,000 from EGLE, which helped mitigate contamination so the site could be redeveloped.
In 2024, EGLE developed 37 new features shared on its Maps and Data Portal.
The Asbestos NESHAP regulation protects the public by minimizing the release of asbestos fibers during renovation and demolition activities.
Lead line replacement, cleaning up contamination, increasing government transparency, and strengthening the state’s energy infrastructure are a few of the priorities represented in Governor Whitmer’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget.
