The Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) protects Michigan’s environment/public health by managing air, water, land & energy resources
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ALT A close-up view of a bright campfire burning in a metal fire ring at a wooded campsite, with tall trees and green foliage in the background. To the left, a colorful hammock hangs between trees near a picnic table. This photo is part of the DNR Park's Ambassador program taken at Rifle River Recreation Area. Credit for this photo goes to the photographer.
ALT Collage of EGLE staff out in field and office performing job. Text says, "We are hiring! Join our team."
ALT Chef Bee from Sisters on a Roll with the 2025 Detroit City Council Green Task Force Community Leadership Award.
ALT Walkway wraps around Lake Michigan coastline.
ALT Pile of plastic water bottles ready for recycling.
ALT 2025 Michigan Radon Poster winner. Includes illustration of the Grim Reaper in a black hooded cloak holding a scythe with a radiation symbol on the blade. Bold red text above reads 'RADON IS A SILENT KILLER.' Below, red text on background warns that radon is a colorless, radioactive gas and urges viewers to test their homes.
ALT National Beach Summit logo. Illustration of waves, beach and sun.. Text says, "National Beach Summit, Traverse City, Michigan, 2026"
ALT EGLE staff demonstrating EGLE model at the 2025 Radon Awareness and Environmental Health Fair.
ALT A promotional graphic for the Statewide Water Monitoring Conference shows a large blue-and-white research vessel named “Laurentian” docked under a bright blue sky. Below, two individuals sit at tables sorting small aquatic organisms in trays, and a close-up image displays various stream macroinvertebrates on a white dish. Text on the graphic reads: “Board a research vessel. Sort a stream bug. A two-day conference for people interested in Michigan’s lakes, streams, and water monitoring.” Additional text at the bottom reads: “2026 MiCorps Annual Conference, Nov. 5–6 · Muskegon,” alongside the Michigan Clean Water Corps logo featuring a dragonfly.
ALT A group of volunteers at a river cleanup that collected thousands of pounds of litter and cleared invasive species.
ALT John Riley of EGLE’s Water Resources Division and another volunteer in kayaks filled with trash collected from the river and riverbank.
ALT Volunteer holding rake and clearing out invasive plants along the river and riverbank. Photo Credit: Michigan Waterways Stewards
ALT John Riley of EGLE’s Water Resources Division and another volunteer cleaning up trash along the river and riverbank. Photo Credit: Michigan Waterways Stewards
ALT Mackinac Bridge covered in wildfire smoke.
ALT Gillain Gainsley wearing a personal floatation device while seated in a kayak on a river.
ALT Logo for the event. Illustration of PFOS molecule on side with text that reads, "Great Lakes Virtual PFAS Summit and Treatment Technology Symposium."
ALT Map of state of Michigan with Baraga, Marquette, Iron, Dickinson and Menominee counties highlighted to show areas impacted by Air Quality Alert.
ALT A chart titled “Air Quality Index” shows six color‑coded categories with descriptions. Green (AQI 0–50) is labeled Good and says air quality is satisfactory with little or no risk. Yellow (AQI 51–100) is Moderate and notes a small health concern for a limited number of people unusually sensitive to air pollution. Orange (AQI 101–150) is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and says sensitive individuals may experience health effects while the general public is less likely to be affected. Red (AQI 151–200) is Unhealthy and states that everyone may begin to experience health effects and sensitive groups may experience more serious effects. Purple (AQI 201–300) is Very Unhealthy and indicates a health alert with increased risk for everyone. Maroon (AQI 301–500) is Hazardous and warns of emergency conditions where the entire population is more likely to be affected. A note explains that sensitive groups include active adults, people with heart or lung disease including asthma, older adults, and
ALT Graphic titled ‘Wildfire Smoke Ready Michigan’ from MDHHS. It lists steps to protect health during wildfire smoke: check local Air Quality Index, avoid breathing smoke, stay indoors, use MERV 13+ air filters, and use N95 masks. Includes icons for each step.”
ALT Screen shot of EGLE's new story map, "The Great Thumb Fire of 1881, The Story Behind Michigan's Largest Fire". Title of story map is over red flames.
ALT A promotional graphic inviting people to become MI Healthy Climate Fellows. The top section has bold text that reads “Become a MI Healthy Climate Fellow,” with the program logo in the upper right corner. An orange banner below states “Deadline Extended | Applications due October 11.” The lower half shows a group of current fellows standing together on a sandy beach with water, trees, and a red building in the background. Many fellows wear matching green shirts with a colorful design. It is a sunny day with tall grasses along the edge of the beach.