Today’s MI Environment article looks at what a typical day is like for Keisha Williams, one of 15 toxicologists at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Toxicologists are responsible for evaluating chemical hazards, …
The modernized application and review process for Michigan’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) was the focus of a presentation given by Luke Hurley of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) at a recent Environmental Systems …
If you need an excuse for a “lake break” to enjoy Michigan waters, no less than the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly is telling you: Go for it. Thursday, Aug. 27, is World Lake Day, declared by the U.N. and dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and …
EGLE invites Michiganders to dive deep into United Nations’ second annual recognition From the smaller lakes dotting our landscape to the Great Lakes encircling us – and don’t forget our rivers, streams, and aquifers – natural waters are foundational to …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $400,000 grant to a project that will turn a contaminated property into a new restaurant. The site at 802 Lake Street in the village of Roscommon has been vacant since …
Small, inconspicuous white flowers appear in spring, developing into spikes of pea-sized, blue fruits in mid-summer. Unusual circular leaves called ocreae clasp the stems below the fruits. Mile-a-minute weed thrives in full sun and wet soils, but it can …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $470,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will clean up a vacant industrial site and create new jobs in Lansing. The 2.5-acre site at 2231 West Willow …
Molnar qualified for a $20,000 HOMES rebate for a home energy assessment and to install an HVAC heat pump and heat pump water heater, and a HEAR rebate of $6,500 [GG1.1]for an electrical panel upgrade and wiring. She said her home was in rough shape when …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding $3.9 million in brownfield funding to seven projects that will create at least 68 new housing units and 66 new full-time equivalent jobs. The EGLE grants will be used to …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will turn contaminated waterfront property into a new business and new jobs in Saugatuck. The site at 640 Water …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $350,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will create a new restaurant in Huron County. The former Dunks Garage at 4496 North Washington Avenue sits at …
A Brownfield Redevelopment Grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is going to help turn a contaminated, vacant site into a mixed-use building with new housing and jobs in East Jordan. The 0.45-acre property at 116 …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $470,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will clean up a vacant industrial site and create new jobs in Lansing. The 2.5-acre site at 2231 West Willow …
Registration is now open for the 2026 Great Lakes Microplastics Summit, taking place October 7-8. Building off the success of last year's Summit, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting this free, virtual two- …
PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made chemicals used in firefighting foam, stain repellants, nonstick cookware, and many other products. PFAS don’t break down easily in the environment, and some PFAS can build up in our bodies …
Today’s MI Environment story is by Maggie Styf, who is serving as an intern in the Office of Public Information at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). A student at the University of Michigan majoring in Environment and …
Historically, lake whitefish (atikameg to local Indigenous peoples) have maintained a special status in the Great Lakes region as a source of sustenance and livelihood that remains important today. Whitefish have survived numerous challenges to the ecology …
The Village of Athens is making significant progress toward long term planning in its drinking water system thanks to support from Michigan’s Drinking Water Asset Management (DWAM) Grant Program. The DWAM grant program has provided funding for communities …
Innovators invited to apply by Aug. 7 to join specialized accelerator offering free operational and technical support The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is generating millions of batteries that need a second life, and NextCycle Michigan is looking for …
The groundbreaking domicology exhibition at the Michigan State University Museum in 2023-2024 now has a new life as a smaller, traveling exhibit available to be checked out by organizations. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ( …
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