Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

In October 2023, hydrilla – one of the world’s most invasive aquatic plants – was found in two West Michigan ponds, its first detection in Michigan. While the discovery is disappointing, EGLE has mounted a response plan to eradicate the fast-spreading invader. #NotMiSpecies #AISWeek #MIEnvironment

Michigan has joined forces with the U.S. Army Corps and Illinois to stop invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. While no live bighead, silver, or black carp have been found in the Great Lakes, there is no question that these invasive fish would thrive in the Great Lakes region. From stealing nutrients to driving out native fishing populations, invasive carp are a serious threat to our wildlife and economy. On July 1, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $274 million in federal and $114 million in state funding for the Brandon Road Project. This critical initiative will protect our lakes, the local economy, and safeguard thousands of jobs in the fishing and boating industries. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gzaJwx5v #NotMISpecies #AISWeek #GreatLakes

New Report: Michigan continues to lead the nation in clean energy projects! 💪⚡ Bolstered by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Michigan is No. 1 in the nation for IRA projects, which have resulted in more than $25 billion in new investments across the state. This funding, in tandem with Governor Whitmer’s clean energy legislative package and bipartisan economic development tools, is growing the middle class, creating good-paying, indemand manufacturing jobs, bringing supply chains home, and lowering energy costs for families. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6-EiMaU See the full report from Climate Power: https://lnkd.in/gjGUaEDf #MIHealthyClimate #MICleanWater

Have you been rock hunting in the U.P.? EGLE rock hound Mary Ann St. Antoine offers tips on how to identify and find Lake Superior agates, the highly sought-after ornamental stone. #MIEnvironment #GreatLakes #TeamEGLE

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the legislature announced a Fiscal Year 2025 budget deal that included over half a billion dollars to help implement the MI Healthy Climate Plan. The budget includes more than $575 million in resources, mirroring each strategy of the state’s climate action roadmap. #MiEnvironment #MiHealthyClimate 

A shining example of the power of brownfield investments is the SVRC Marketplace in Saginaw, the former home of The Saginaw News: https://bit.ly/3W3YJKz #MiEnvironment #MiBrownfields

By the end of 2024, EGLE grants will have funded over 300 miles of rubber modified pavement across Michigan in 32 communities: https://bit.ly/3VYoAV9 #MiEnvironment #NTSW

Join us at the Great Lakes Drinking Water Conference: From Source to Tap, September 25-26 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Since 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act has positively impacted Great Lakes communities, setting standards that ensure safe, clean drinking water for all. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, EGLE is hosting the Great Lakes Drinking Water Conference in Novi, Michigan, this September. This event is a unique opportunity to reflect on the remarkable achievements and challenges of the past five decades while exploring the exciting possibilities for the future of drinking water quality. Register: https://lnkd.in/gsabMD7U

Because they don’t last nearly as long as vehicle tires, trailer tires deserve special attention: https://bit.ly/4czUT2h #MiEnvironment #NTSW #RoadReady #TireCare 

The #NotMISpecies webinar series will share the latest research, survey, and response efforts for spotted lanternfly and red swamp crayfish in Michigan. #MiEnvironment