Michigan EGLE

Invasive plants, rock snot, and emerald ash borer… definitely not the dream team for a March Madness bracket 🏀😅 Join #NotMISpecies sessions to see how Michigan fights back and protects its natural resources from these harmful pests. tinyurl.com/yvb4526m

Don’t put all your (fish) eggs in one basket 🐟🥚 In Saginaw Bay, EGLE partnered with @MichiganDNR and others to restore rock reefs—supporting walleye, lake whitefish, and a more resilient #GreatLakes ecosystem. go.mi.gov/7xj402152 #MIEnvironment

Happy #GlobalRecyclingDay! When you recycle, you are helping protect our land, water, and air, all while giving materials a second life for new things! 🚲🌎♻️ We all can make a difference! Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Brush up on recycling rules: recyclingraccoons.org #MIRecycles

Do you have a water leak? 💧🛁 Some leaks—like toilet leaks—are sneaky! They’re common, silent, and can waste a lot of water without you even noticing. Check out these simple tips to find hidden leaks in your home: Michigan.gov/FixALeakWeek #FixALeakWeek

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 15 – March 21 as #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek in Michigan. With winter weather currently impacting Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, it's a good reminder that severe weather in Michigan can include a range of conditions from severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to extreme snow and ice… sometimes, even on the same day! ⛈️🌪️❄️🥶 Review your emergency plan (for any season), refresh your kit, and stay informed. Look for more tips in the comment section! @MichStatePolice | #winterweather | #beprepared | #mitornadodrill | #MIREADY

If you or someone you know needs assistance during this winter storm, help is available through 211. 📞Call 2-1-1 📱Text your ZIP code to 898-211 Whether you need shelter, food, a place to warm up, emotional care, or help finding local resources, trained specialists have the latest information and are prepared to connect you with services in your community. @MichStatePolice | #WinterStorm2026 | #211 | #miwx | #emergencymanagement

Due to forecasted heavy snow and freezing rain creating hazardous travel conditions, all nonessential State of Michigan facilities located in the Upper Peninsula and the following counties: Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle will be closed effective immediately (March 15) through 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Employees should contact their direct supervisor to ensure coverage of essential responsibilities and determine alternate work arrangements. #MiGovAlert

🚰 It’s #FixALeakWeek! 💧 DYK the average home loses 9,000+ gallons of water a year to leaks — that’s about 200 loads of laundry. Take 10 minutes to check your home using @EPA’s checklist and fix simple leaks that could save water and money. Learn more: Michigan.gov/FixALeakWeek

Ready to green your school? Join our MI Green School Guide webinar for administrators, March 17. Learn tools for sustainability planning, create an action plan, and guide your school toward MI Green Schools certification. Register: tinyurl.com/7nbzpx62 #MIGreenSchools

Michigan is advancing industrial decarbonization with a new roadmap, an upcoming #MIHealthyClimate Challenge focused on industry, and a survey seeking manufacturer input by March 31. Learn more and get involved: tinyurl.com/2twvnhtr

Groundwater in Michigan is vast — comparable in volume to Lake Huron — and more than half of residents and businesses rely on it. To strengthen management of this vital resource, EGLE, @USGS, and @WDNR developed a new tool: tinyurl.com/55xrcj9u #GWAW

Michigan is awarding $2.4M to 27 projects to protect our land and water from #InvasiveSpecies. Funding supports prevention, early detection, and management of threats like mile-a-minute weed, hemlock woolly adelgid, hydrilla, and more. tinyurl.com/4ft8bk5z #NotMiSpecies

We’re hiring a Maritime Fellow through the Michigan Mobility Fellows Program! Help advance Michigan’s Maritime Strategy, connect partners, and support sustainable economic development across the #GreatLakes. Apply by Mar 31: cedamichigan.org/mi-mobility-fe…

Michigan’s groundwater is so vast it’s often called our “sixth Great Lake.” Help protect it: 💧Test your well: go.mi.gov/tn1pb2017 💧Maintain your septic: bit.ly/3TJziOt 💧Reduce chemical use: bit.ly/48SSOft 💧Dispose haz waste: bit.ly/3tNdNOy #GWAW

Making homes more efficient in Michigan means more jobs, better health, lower bills & more. Learn more via @MichiganEGLE ⬇️

Join environmental professionals from across Michigan at the 2026 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference, June 9–10 in Lansing. Get the latest on regulations, choose from 70+ sessions, and connect one-on-one with EGLE staff. Register by May 20: tinyurl.com/23jsuadu

For those with storm debris from Friday’s severe weather, EGLE has issued guidance that it should not be burned. For questions about open burning & state air quality regulations, visit Michigan.gov/OpenBurning. Stay safe & follow guidelines to protect your community & environment.

As residents begin cleaning up after Friday’s severe storms, remember to separate debris by type in case local debris collection is organized. 🌿 Vegetative debris (branches, trees) 🪑 Household items 🔌 Appliances ⚠️ Hazardous materials Do not mix debris types. Properly sorted piles help ensure debris can be safely and quickly collected.

Groundwater plays a big role in Michigan’s drinking water—but it often goes unnoticed. Join our Mar 10 Local Leaders webinar to learn how understanding groundwater can help shape policies, guide master planning, and support resilient communities. michigan.gov/egle/outreach/… #GWAW

Did you know groundwater plays a crucial role in the health of the #GreatLakes? It's not just about the surface water you see—it's about the invisible network beneath our feet 👣 that connects it all. Learn more this #GroundwaterAwarenessWeek: ngwa.org/gwaw #GWAW