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Official @migovernment account for the Director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Also be sure to follow @MichiganEGLE

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

I’m grateful to the teams doing this work every day, often behind the scenes, and to the partners across the state who share EGLE’s commitment to protecting our water, communities and environment for the future. https://t.co/5MpJuQ1dIj

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Our team has been on the ground amid serious flooding in Michigan, working around the clock to monitor dams and provide support.

Today, @EGLEDirector joined partners in Traverse City for a tour of Union Street Dam and a discussion on the need for urgent dam safety upgrades.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

The awardees for MI Healthy Climate Challenge #3: Growing Green Lending have been announced—supporting efforts to expand access to climate financing across Michigan!

Learn more: https://t.co/sYwyc7bfza
#MIHealthyClimate

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Now launching #MIHealthyClimate Challenge #4 — Go Big, Go Clean!

This new funding opportunity supports feasibility studies that help Michigan industries evaluate real-world decarbonization strategies.

Webinar, Apr 28: https://t.co/DC9QN6YjuE
Learn more: https://t.co/R4jiXvcz4a

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

Fantastic job to ALL the young artists!

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Congratulations to the #EarthDay2026 Poster Contest winners! 🌎🌿
Students from across Michigan in grades K–5th grade submitted artwork. Check out the winners of each grade below.👇

The judges were blown away by the creativity! https://t.co/H1OE7UlOVT #EGLEClassroom

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Happy Earth Day, everyone! 🌱💚🐝
Check out these 52 ways to show the earth some love today and every day. https://t.co/RQdN3SixNc

From the Great Lakes to our neighborhood, this is our shared home—and every action helps protect it. #EarthDay2026

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

Great opportunity in Michigan.
#MIHealthyClimate Challenge #4 builds on the MI Healthy Climate Plan, helping manufacturers take practical steps to reduce emissions, boost innovation, and stay competitive in a changing global market.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Big news from the #MIHealthyClimate Conference —@GovWhitmer just announced the new MI Healthy Climate Challenge #4: Go Big, Go Clean!

This $1.8M grant competition will help manufacturers plan for cleaner, more efficient operations. https://t.co/5hk9pl4CVw

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

Grateful to be in Detroit today for the 2026 #MIHealthyClimate Conference. Great conversations with partners from across Michigan and beyond, turning progress into action.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Advancing climate action together is today’s theme—and our path forward.

@EGLEDirector Phil Roos welcomes attendees at the #MIHealthyClimate Conference, highlighting Michigan’s progress in clean energy, industrial decarbonization, and climate resilience across the state.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

The 2026 MI Healthy Climate Conference is underway!

Jay Inslee, Former Governor of Washington, kicks off the #MIHealthyClimate Conference this morning joining leaders from across sectors to share insights and advance climate action. #MIHealthyClimate

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Last day to register for the 2026 MI Healthy Climate Conference!

Join us April 21 in Detroit as we “Advance Climate Action Together,” with keynote Jay Inslee and 800+ leaders from across Michigan.

Register: https://t.co/HFrYok8zOV #MIHealthyClimate

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

🏒 What a day on the ice! Grateful for this annual tradition and the friendly competition between two departments that work closely together year-round. #TeamEGLE

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

🏒 Overtime win for #TeamEGLE!
Great time at the 10th annual EGLE vs. @MichiganDNR hockey game last week!

This fun tradition builds camaraderie between two departments that work together all year. https://t.co/wMPm1xlLG6

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

Grateful to be in communities like Ypsilanti and Jackson, seeing firsthand the impact of cleanup work. More sites are being revitalized than ever across Michigan. Continued investment in cleanup and redevelopment is essential to meet the challenges ahead.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

This week, EGLE highlighted work in Ypsilanti and Jackson to address contamination, protect public health, and safeguard Michigan’s groundwater.

From redeveloping historic buildings to containing PFAS, cleanup turns contaminated sites into safe, productive spaces. #MIBrownfields

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

Happy #WorldMeteorologicalDay! Thank you to @MichiganEGLE's meteorologists for their year‑round work forecasting air quality and protecting Michigan communities. #TeamEGLE

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

☁️☀️ Ahead of #WorldMeteorologicalDay, meet the EGLE meteorologists who forecast the air we breathe!

From ozone to PM2.5, they track Michigan’s air and issue alerts to keep communities informed & protected. Learn more: https://t.co/ACC2gDpGvR

Thank you for all you do! #TeamEGLE

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

ICYMI: EGLE joined state and local leaders at Cadillac Lofts to see how brownfield cleanup and redevelopment are creating new housing and supporting downtown economies. Learn more: https://t.co/T6BGCkgJWK #MIBrownfields

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Join the Council on Climate Solutions' meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at 1 p.m.

Public participation info: https://t.co/kuhHyA2Dxm #MiHealthyClimate

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

Brownfield redevelopment is making an impact in communities across Michigan — and we saw it firsthand today in Bay City: housing, jobs & a revitalized waterfront.
@GovWhitmer administration continues to prioritize brownfields with proposed FY27 funding and legislation.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Celebrating 30+ years of brownfield redevelopment in Bay City!

Today EGLE leadership joined local partners in Bay City to see firsthand the transformation of former brownfield sites and participated in a roundtable discussion. #MIBrownfields

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

The #MIHealthyClimate Challenge #3: Growing Green Lending grant is now open!

Help community lenders expand affordable clean energy financing across Michigan.

Join virtual Office Hours for live Q&A: Feb 24, 10–11 AM.

Learn more: https://t.co/R4jiXvcz4a

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

The Michigan Maritime Strategy underscores our commitment to protecting the Great Lakes while driving sustainable economic growth. By cutting pollution, investing in clean energy, and modernizing infrastructure, we strengthen Michigan’s maritime sector.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Today, @GovWhitmer announced Michigan’s first-ever Maritime Strategy—a 10-year roadmap to grow good-paying jobs, modernize the maritime industry, and protect the Great Lakes. https://t.co/DpHMcNDo5k

View the draft strategy: https://t.co/3yAnXSNE26

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Registration is now open for the 2026 MI Healthy Climate Conference!

Join us April 21 at Huntington Place in Detroit as we advance climate action together. https://t.co/HFrYok8zOV #MIHealthyClimate

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

We're in Detroit today with community members, advocates, and partners for our Environmental Justice in Climate Action session — sharing on Michigan’s climate goals and environmental justice priorities before diving into community conversations about real, on‑the‑ground impacts.

[EGLE Director @EGLEDirector]

Great to see this progress! By increasing Michigan’s recycling rate, we’re conserving resources and strengthening local communities.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Michigan’s recycling rate just hit 25% — on track for 30% by 2029! That’s 723,000 more tons kept out of landfills than last year. ♻️

EGLE is helping communities expand access, provide education, and announced $4.6M in new recycling infrastructure grants. https://t.co/lwxgOUJ8d7