A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

Emergency Planning, Reporting, and Community Right-to-Know Information

Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities. ​

An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.

Information about the GeoWebFace application.

EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.

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The theme of this year’s Healthy and Safe Swimming Week (May 23 to 29) is “Make a Healthy Splash: Stay Healthy and Safe in Splash Pads.” Splash pads (also known as interactive fountains, spray pads, spray parks, or wet decks) are aquatic venues that spray or jet water on users. Splash pads can spread germs and make users sick if the water is not adequately disinfected. So, users and parents of young users should take their own steps to stop the spread of germs.

Stopping the Spread of Germs in Splash Pads

Splash pad users and parents of young users can take a few steps to help stop the spread of germs in the water:

DO stay out of the water if you are sick with diarrhea.

DO shower before getting in the water.

DO take kids on bathroom breaks or check diapers every hour.

DON’T swallow the water.

DON’T defecate or urinate in the water.

DON’T sit or stand on the jets. Sitting or standing on jets can rinse feces off your butt.

Splash Pads and Germs Explained

Properly operated and managed, splash pads create healthy and safe water experiences.

The water in some splash pads passes only once through the splash pad’s pipes and then drains out (typically into a sewer system). In other splash pads, the water is recirculated, meaning the pipes drain sprayed water into a tank that is typically underground. Then the water goes through a filter and is disinfected with germ-killing chemicals (chlorine or bromine) before it is sprayed again.

When kids and adults play in splash pads, germs, poop, pee, and dirt can rinse off their bodies and shoes. Sprayed water can also rinse off any debris (such as human or animal poop, dirt, or leaves) from splash pad surfaces.

It can be difficult to keep the water in splash pads adequately disinfected. Spraying water reduces its chlorine or bromine level. Plus, when poop, pee, dirt, and debris get in the water, chlorine or bromine combine with them and break them down, meaning there is even less disinfectant available to kill germs. Swim diapers do not stop germs, poop, or pee from getting in the water.

Last year, MI Environment featured a story on EGLE’s work with the City of Ludington to make sure splashpad wastewater was sent to the city’s wastewater treatment plant when the splashpad is in use.

Caption: Children playing at a splashpad in Ludington.

Completed management actions move Lake Muskegon closer to removal from Areas of Concern list.

Michigan’s wildland fire season is on.

Great Lakes coastal wetlands are biological sanctuaries, unique and highly dynamic ecosystems and aesthetic marvels.

EGLE is working on closing the water infrastructure gap.

Bird watchers in Michigan have a new resource to get the latest information on birding opportunities in St. Clair and Macomb counties, thanks to an EGLE grant.

EGLE has developed a variety of new resources on improving shorelines, including a new story map.

Adaptation, mitigation, and resiliency strategies will save taxpayer dollars in the long run.

Working side-by-side with partners at local, regional, state and federal levels, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) safeguards our state's environment while supporting the economic growth and development crucial for Michigan's future. 

Our job is hard, but our mission is simple: to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources. If you are looking to make a difference and be part of something greater, apply TODAY!