A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

Emergency Planning, Reporting, and Community Right-to-Know Information

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.

Information about the GeoWebFace application.

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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Labor Day marks the traditional end of summer when owners of swimming pools need to dispose of pool water.

EGLE hears from a lot of homeowners this time of year wanting to discharge chlorine-based swimming pool wastewater to the ground, or to a storm sewer or other surface water body.

If a homeowner with a chlorine-based pool meets the following conditions, then they typically satisfy the conditions of a wastewater discharge permit, without having to apply for, and obtaining, one:

If a discharge is planned directly to surface waters, it should be done slowly and in a manner that prevents erosion. If a discharge is planned to the ground, it should be done in such a way that all water remains on the pool-owners’ property and the discharge does not cause physical damage or nuisance conditions (such as flooding) on neighboring properties.

More information is contained in this document that covers domestic wastewater discharges to the groundwater of the state.

Please note that saltwater pools and non-residential pools cannot be discharged to storm sewers or surface waters without applying for, and obtaining, a permit.

While school was out, EGLE helped schools throughout the state make sure drinking water was safe.

EGLE’s aquatic invasive species program coordinator collected samples, which were verified to be didymo the next day.

The Detroit social impact cooperative keeps automobile materials such as leather, seat belts and airbags out of landfills.

Clinton Township has nearly eliminated polluting overflows.

Collaboration is key to address knowledge gaps and advance native fish management in the Great Lakes.

Renewed interest in this key native fish is expected to lead to its revival.

To complete its critical function, a watershed’s rivers and streams must be connected to each other and the Great Lakes.

Working side-by-side with partners at local, regional, state and federal levels, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) safeguards our state's environment while supporting the economic growth and development crucial for Michigan's future. 

Our job is hard, but our mission is simple: to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources. If you are looking to make a difference and be part of something greater, apply TODAY!