Official @migovernment account for the Director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Also be sure to follow @MichiganEGLE
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Grateful to be in Detroit today for the 2026 #MIHealthyClimate Conference. Great conversations with partners from across Michigan and beyond, turning progress into action.
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.
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
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
🏒 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
🏒 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
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.
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
☁️☀️ 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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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