This week, read about holiday recycling, the new orphan wells video, and EGLE's environmental education curriculum





Share or view as a webpage [ [link removed] ] ?I? Update preferences [ [link removed] ]

MI Environment Fall Scenery at Lake Superior in AuTrain, Michigan

"MI Environment Digest - December 15, 2023"

________________________________________________________________________



EGLE releases new environmental education curriculum in 2023 [ [link removed] ]

"December 14, 2023"

EGLE has released three newly updated collections in the Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support series.

Read more [ [link removed] ]

Teachers practice activities from the new MEECS Water Quality Unit at Albion College.

________________________________________________________________________



By the Numbers: Video highlights steady progress in plugging orphan wells in Michigan, 200 in 2023 alone [ [link removed] ]

"December 13, 2023"

EGLE is making progress in plugging Michigan?s abandoned oil and gas wells, known as orphan wells.

Read more [ [link removed] ]

Thumbnail from orphan wells video showing Bill Duley, EGLE geologist in EGLE?s Orphan Well Unit.

________________________________________________________________________



It is easier than ever to properly recycle unwanted electronics after the holidays [ [link removed] ]

"December 12, 2023"

Disposing of electronic waste thoughtfully can be your gift to the environment and future generations!

Read more [ [link removed] ]

Electronic waste collection event in Meridian Township in September 2021.

________________________________________________________________________



Water and Wastewater Professionals Workforce Week begins December 11 [ [link removed] ]

"December 11, 2023"

The commemoration focuses on service to Michigan communities and opportunities for career development.

Read more [ [link removed] ]

Water and Wastewater Professionals Week logo and two workers.

________________________________________________________________________



To view these stories and more, visit?Michigan.gov/MiEnvironment [ [link removed] ] and follow us on Twitter [ [link removed] ], LinkedIn [ [link removed] ],?Facebook [ [link removed] ], Instagram [ [link removed] ] and Threads [ [link removed] ].?

Nearly all news, videos, and articles featured in "MI Environment" are original content, written by the dedicated engineers, scientists, specialists, and analysts in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Environment (EGLE) who work each day to protect the health of Michigan?s citizens and environment.

?

*Make MI Environment even better - take our survey [ [link removed] ]!*

Michigan.gov/MIEnvironment [ [link removed] ]

*EGLE JOB POSTINGS*

EGLE is a great place to work if you are passionate about public service? and ?protecting Michigan's environment. Check out our current job postings. [ [link removed](EGLE)&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending ]

________________________________________________________________________



________________________________________________________________________









?

To request this material in an alternative format, contact [email protected] or call 800-662-9278.

EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

?

Instagram [ [link removed] ] Linkedin [ [link removed] ] X [ [link removed] ] YouTube [ [link removed] ] MiEnvironment [ [link removed] ] GovDelivery [ [link removed] ] Facebook [ [link removed] ]

If you wish to no longer receive emails from us,?
please update your preferences here:
Manage Preferences [ [link removed] ]??|??Help [ [link removed] ]

Need further assistance?
Contact Us <[email protected]>??|??Provide Feedback <[email protected]>

________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ? Constitution Hall?? 525 West Allegan Street?? PO Box 30473 ? Lansing, MI 48909 ? 800-662-9278