The DEQ today made available about $4.2 million of state and federal funding for water quality projects that restore and protect Michigan’s lakes, streams and wetlands by controlling polluted runoff. State and local governments, nonprofits, and colleges and universities are eligible to apply.More
The Year of Clean Air – AQD 101 Webinar Series is a monthly webinar that will focus on specific topics associated with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division (AQD) and its associated programs.More
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director Dan Wyant and Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced the release of the Michigan Petroleum Pipeline Task Force Report. The report calls for an immediate ban on transporting tar sands and heavy crude oil through the Straits of Mackinac pipelines, mandates full insurance coverage liability, requires an assessment of options to the Straits pipelines, requires Enbridge to disclose coverage pipeline safety reports and creates a public advisory board on pipeline safety.More
Michigan will become the first state to monitor beaches using a new, rapid testing method for water quality to quickly address potential public health concerns and keep people safe.More
The DEQ today announced grants totaling almost $3.1 million to improve water quality in Michigan lakes and streams. These grants will help restore impaired waters and protect high-quality waters by reducing nonpoint sources of sediment, nutrients and other contaminants.More
You are invited to participate as a presenter at the 9th Biennial State of Lake Michigan and 15th Annual Great Lakes Beach Association Joint Conference on October 28-30, 2015, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme (near Traverse City), Michigan. More
The DTE Energy Foundation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are partnering once again to fund tree-planting projects across Michigan. A total of $175,000 is available in matching grants of up to $4,000 each, to be awarded on a competitive basis.More
DEQ today honored 20 facilities as Michigan Environmental Leaders for their outstanding, voluntary environmental stewardship.More
Residents can breathe easy: Michigan is meeting federal standards for small and large airborne particles.More
Did you know that certain industrial facilities are required to obtain a permit to discharge storm water? Many businesses unknowingly overlook this requirement, but the industrial storm water program is absolutely essential to protecting Michigan’s rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands.More
