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MI Environment
MI Environment
MI Environment shares stories of EGLE in action in communities across Michigan, from hot topics and emerging issues to departmental news. All content is produced by engineers, scientists, specialists and analysts who work on the front lines at EGLE, protecting the health of Michigan’s residents and environment.
- EGLE hosts roundtable and tour at Jimmy John’s Field to highlight project’s impact, including 145 jobs and $13 million in capital investment February 21, 2025
State and local leaders recently showcased brownfield redevelopments’ power to revitalize communities and boost economies.
EGLE Director Phil Roos joined state and local leaders at Jimmy John’s Field to highlight the impact of brownfield investments and discuss how revitalizing contaminated properties is driving economic growth, creating jobs and improving quality of life. - EGLE announces 2025 Earth Day poster contest, student sustainability summit and environmental service awards February 20, 2025
EGLE has announced the 2025 Earth Day Poster Contest, Student Sustainability Summit, and Environmental Service Awards.
Earth Day 2025 Logo - Register today for the Northern Michigan Environmental Conference and workshops February 19, 2025
The conference is bringing together professionals from various industries and government to gain insights into critical environmental topics.
Northern Michigan Environmental Conference - By the numbers – Air Permits February 18, 2025
EGLE's Air Quality Division receives and evaluates hundreds of permit applications every year.
Air Quality permit engineers review a permit application. - By the Numbers: EGLE’s Environmental Assistance Center contacted by over 27K people in 2024 February 13, 2025
In 2024, the Environmental Assistance Center at EGLE provided live, one-on-one customer service to over 27K people.
Four staffers at EGLE's Environmental Assistance Center. - By the Numbers: 2024 Maps and Data highlights February 12, 2025
In 2024, EGLE developed 37 new features shared on its Maps and Data Portal.
EGLE Maps and Data Updates with Map Icon - By the Numbers: Asbestos inspections February 11, 2025
The Asbestos NESHAP regulation protects the public by minimizing the release of asbestos fibers during renovation and demolition activities.
Detroit demolition using water spray. - By the Numbers: Volunteer Stream Cleanup program grants remove 43K pounds of trash in 2024 February 06, 2025
Finds included a bedazzled pocketknife, blower motor, Led Zeppelin cassette tape, titanium pocketknife, recliners, entire trash can, and coat rack.
MI Corps volunteers in two canoes clean up a river. - By the Numbers: EGLE’s environmental education continues to grow February 05, 2025
EGLE’s Environmental Education team experienced significant growth in staffing and programs in 2024.
Students on stage at the EGLE Student Summit - EGLE plugs two leaking wells in Ottawa County lake, only the second such operation in 30 years February 04, 2025
EGLE has tackled two leaking wells in a Michigan lake – only the second time it has encountered such a challenge in roughly 30 years.
A barge-mounted drilling rig seals the orphaned Van Single 1 and 2 wells.