The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) is working to create a warehouse for groundwater data. The goal is to build a system that provides a one-stop…
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ECOS Green Report: State Strides on Environmental Justice & Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
This ECOS Green Report provides highlights of four well-attended 2022 virtual ECOS EJ Workgroup meetings, held in conjunction with U.S. EPA. Spotlighted topics described in this report include working with…
States Celebrate 50 Years of Clean Water Progress
State environmental agencies are bristling with excitement this week over the 50th anniversary of the landmark Clean Water Act (CWA). Read on for a sampling of activities undertaken by Governors…
Michigan Engages the Public on Lake Erie Nutrient Issues
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) will kick off a webinar series called Taking Action on Lake Erie on October 5 at 11 a.m.-noon Eastern. The…
Michigan Waste Tires Hit the Road
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) is paving the way to a more sustainable market for scrap tires in the state. EGLE recently has backed a number…
Michigan Boosts Recycling Rate with Investments in Access and Awareness
Recycling in Michigan has reached a new all-time high, increasing from 14.25% to 19.3% between 2019 and 2022. This 35.4% increase was documented in a new analysis conducted by the…
Michigan Adds Drinking Water PFAS Limits to Groundwater Cleanup Rule
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) has announced that its limits on seven PFAS in drinking water have been officially added to the state’s groundwater cleanup…
Michigan Seeks Input on Draft EJ Screening Tool
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) has opened a 60-day public comment period on a newly developed draft interactive mapping tool to help identify Michigan communities…
Michigan and Tribal Governments Collaborate to Protect Native Wild Rice
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) has issued a $100,000 grant to help protect wild rice, one of the state’s most culturally and ecologically significant native…
Michigan PFAS in Biosolids Study Prompts Beef Consumption Advisory
A recent Michigan investigation yielded new data on how PFAS in wastewater biosolids can accumulate in plants and animals. The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) was studying PFAS in…
