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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August 20, 2025
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Onsite Wastewater Program is kicking off SepticSmart Week with a webinar on Septic Systems and the Environment from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15. The webinar will be recorded and shared with all webinar registrants.
Webinar attendees will learn about:
You’ll leave the webinar with access to educational materials, a better ability to manage your septic system, and a stronger understanding of how to be a good steward of the environment.
The SepticSmart program is a nationwide initiative to share information on the proper care and maintenance of septic systems and encourage public stewardship in caring for these systems. For more information, visit the EPA’s Septic Systems webpage.
While this webinar is targeted at homeowners served by a septic system, all interested people are welcome to attend. Mark your calendar and register today!
Michigan’s residents rely on over 1.3 million septic systems to treat the wastewater generated in their homes. Proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting public health and preserving Michigan’s highly valued groundwater, lakes, streams, and waterways. Learning about septic systems can help you avoid costly repairs.
Program questions
Marisa Faraldo
Registration questions
Alana Berthold
Joel Roseberry
MI Environment Team
517-284-9278
The From Students to Stewards Initiative is developing new opportunities for learning in the field.
The photo-based iNaturalist app helps identify species to benefit self and science.
EGLE invites Michiganders to join United Nations’ first annual recognition
The wild rice camp provided participants with a hands-on active learning process from tribal leaders and experts.
The MiEnviro Portal, EGLE’s one-stop platform for electronic notifications, permitting, emissions reporting, and compliance, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
The new webpage houses resources related to how EGLE responds to wildfire smoke events and details what you can do to learn more.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a combined $2.415 million in Brownfield Redevelopment Grants to four projects that will bring $26 million in capital investment and 47 news jobs to Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will improve the Port of Monroe, allowing it to take in more cargo and be better prepared for emergencies.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have given notice of intent to issue a hazardous waste management facility operating license to Wayne Disposal Inc.
