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@MichiganEGLE

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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We're kicking off day 2 of the National Beach Summit highlighting our student poster presenters. These students are doing important work on protecting our water quality. Check out their topics: egle.idloom.events/national-…
Student poster presenters at the National Beach Summit.

ALT Student poster presenters at the National Beach Summit.

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Is Clear Water Healthy? At the National Beach Summit, Lauren Scheffer of the Inland Seas Education Association shares how students across the #GreatLakes are learning to monitor water quality, analyze data and use it to better understand the health of our waters.
Lauren Scheffer of the Inland Seas Education Association speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

ALT Lauren Scheffer of the Inland Seas Education Association speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

Presentation slide. Text on slide says, "Is Clear Water Healthy? Lessons from 37 Years of Citizen Science Data."

ALT Presentation slide. Text on slide says, "Is Clear Water Healthy? Lessons from 37 Years of Citizen Science Data."

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Do you have a lake, river, or stream you would like EGLE to monitor for water quality? We're currently seeking water quality recommendations for 2027. To recommend a waterbody and learn more, visit EGLE’s Monitoring Request Form webpage by October 30: michigan.gov/egle/about/orga…
EGLE staff sampling water body.

ALT EGLE staff sampling water body.

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At today’s National Beach Summit, Joshua Steele of the Southern California Coastal Water Project is presenting on the links between fecal contamination in stormwater and risks to human health. The bottom line: Don’t swim in stormwater!
Joshua Steele of the Southern California Coastal Water Project speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

ALT Joshua Steele of the Southern California Coastal Water Project speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

Slide on display from Joshua Steele's presentation at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

ALT Slide on display from Joshua Steele's presentation at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

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What’s the state of our beaches? At the National Beach Summit, panelists from the U.S., Canada, Tribal Nations and Europe are discussing the state of our beaches, along with state and local perspectives on beach health and water quality. egle.idloom.events/national-…
João Brandão, CE3C, Lisbon, Portugal, speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

ALT João Brandão, CE3C, Lisbon, Portugal, speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

Jessica Brandt, Wisconsin DNR, speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

ALT Jessica Brandt, Wisconsin DNR, speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

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The National Beach Summit is underway! EGLE’s Shannon Briggs is welcoming people from across the country to beautiful Traverse City to explore new tools, research and strategies shaping beach health and water quality. egle.idloom.events/national-…
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Keynote speaker Heather Buonomo, @SanDiegoCounty's Director of Environmental Health, is sharing insights on the international sewage crisis in the San Diego area and how faster water quality testing, science and cross-border collaboration are helping address the challenge.
Heather Buonomo speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

ALT Heather Buonomo speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

Heather Buonomo speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

ALT Heather Buonomo speaks to the audience from behind a podium at the National Beach Summit in Traverse City, Michigan.

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🗺️ GIS is more than maps. It helps EGLE track environmental changes and inform decisions that protect Michigan’s environment and public health. Celebrate #GISDay in Michigan! Explore our maps and see how EGLE uses GIS. tinyurl.com/yefe5jpu #MichiganGIS
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🪵 Bringing firewood into Michigan? Starting Jan. 1, 2027, untreated firewood from out of state will be prohibited to help stop invasive pests and plant diseases from spreading. Certified, heat-treated firewood is still allowed. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4j9m2x5v #NotMISpecies
A large stack of split firewood is piled outdoors in a snowy area, with a yellow‑handled axe leaning against the logs. Above the image, text reads “Fighting Invasives.” Below, a banner states “Out-of-State Firewood Quarantine Coming – Protecting Michigan’s forests and agriculture is the priority,” alongside the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development logo.

ALT A large stack of split firewood is piled outdoors in a snowy area, with a yellow‑handled axe leaning against the logs. Above the image, text reads “Fighting Invasives.” Below, a banner states “Out-of-State Firewood Quarantine Coming – Protecting Michigan’s forests and agriculture is the priority,” alongside the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development logo.

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🏖️ Can we speed up beach water testing? New onsite testing approaches could help Michigan assess beach water quality in as little as 15 minutes, compared with hours or even days for some lab methods. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3pb7brda #MIEnvironment
Handheld endotoxin detection equipment processing samples in a laboratory.

ALT Handheld endotoxin detection equipment processing samples in a laboratory.

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Thank you to everyone who dropped off their medications on #TakeBackDay! Missed the event? Find a permanent collection near you: michigan.gov/EGLEDrugDisposa…
Drug disposal

Drug disposal

To protect human health and environment, unwanted drugs should be disposed of properly. Incineration destroys the chemicals in drugs and protects our water resources. Information, including collect...

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Have unused or expired medications at home? Drop them off at a #TakeBackDay collection site this Saturday, Oct. 24, 10am-2pm. Proper disposal helps prevent misuse and protects our communities, waters and wildlife. tinyurl.com/ywutm99x Find a site: dea.gov/takebackday
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The safe disposal of unused and unwanted medication is one way to help prevent prescription drug misuse and protect Michigan communities. Today, all MSP posts are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., serving as drop-off locations for disposal of expired, unused and unwanted pills for destruction. Please note: liquids, syringes, inhalers and patches cannot be accepted. According to the @samhsagov, the majority of people who misuse prescription medication for a non-medical purpose obtained it from a family member or friend. Properly disposing of medications that are no longer needed can help reduce access to these drugs.
DEA National Drug Takeback Day Logo

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🪵 Plot twist: Your firewood could be carrying invasive pests, even if it looks clean! 🍂 On your next trip: • Leave your firewood at home • Buy or collect wood at your destination • Or bring properly certified, heat-treated wood tinyurl.com/37pfeb2u #NotMISpecies
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 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.

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We’re hiring! - Join #TeamEGLE and help protect Michigan’s environment and public health. From engineering to administrative support, we have openings across Michigan. Explore opportunities and apply: governmentjobs.com/careers/m… #MIGovJobs
Collage of EGLE staff out in field and office performing job. Text says, "We are hiring! Join our team."

ALT Collage of EGLE staff out in field and office performing job. Text says, "We are hiring! Join our team."

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🚛 Cleaner trucks, cleaner air. EGLE has up to $4.29 million in grants to help Michigan fleets replace diesel refuse and ♻️ recycling trucks with zero-emission electric vehicles. Applications are accepted until funds run out. Details: go.mi.gov/nr9fd3688 #MIHealthyClimate
EGLE announces 2026 Michigan Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program to reduce diesel emissions and...

EGLE announces 2026 Michigan Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program to reduce diesel emissions and...

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is announcing the launch of the 2026 Michigan Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle (CHDV) Program, a new grant opportunity that will provide...

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Michigan generates up to 1.5M tons of food waste each year. ♻️ Through EGLE’s #NextCycleMichigan program, two teams are finding solutions: recovering surplus food and turning school food scraps into compost and learning opportunities for students. go.mi.gov/t3p693682
Chef Bee from Sisters on a Roll with the 2025 Detroit City Council Green Task Force Community Leadership Award.

ALT Chef Bee from Sisters on a Roll with the 2025 Detroit City Council Green Task Force Community Leadership Award.

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🌊 Congrats to the recipients of Michigan’s 2027 Coastal Management Program grants! These funds will support projects to strengthen coastal resilience, protect natural resources & improve public access along the longest freshwater coastline in the nation. content.govdelivery.com/acco…
Walkway wraps around Lake Michigan coastline.

ALT Walkway wraps around Lake Michigan coastline.

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What happens to a plastic water bottle after you toss it in the recycling bin? ♻️ Explore EGLE’s new story map to follow a plastic bottle’s life cycle in Michigan, from how it’s made to what happens when it’s recycled. go.mi.gov/8esp53668 #MIEnvironment #MIRecycles
Pile of plastic water bottles ready for recycling.

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💀 Radon may be invisible, but its impact is real. EGLE’s Radon Poster Contest is open to Michigan students in grades 6–8. Know a student, parent or teacher? Help spread the word and raise awareness about radon’s health risks. Entries due Nov. 6: michigan.gov/egle/about/orga…
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 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.

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Last call to register for the virtual National Beach Summit! Explore new tools for beach water quality monitoring, from rapid testing to predictive models and ways to communicate results effectively. Virtual registration: $50 egle.idloom.events/national-…
National Beach Summit logo. Illustration of waves, beach and sun.. Text says, "National Beach Summit, Traverse City, Michigan, 2026"

ALT National Beach Summit logo. Illustration of waves, beach and sun.. Text says, "National Beach Summit, Traverse City, Michigan, 2026"

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