This week, read about EGLE's accomplishments in 2023, Christmas tree recycling, and more





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"MI Environment Digest - January 5, 2024"

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Director: EGLE team is at the heart of environmental protection in Michigan [ [link removed] ]

"January 4, 2024"

Throughout 2023, EGLE was at the forefront of initiatives directly impacting the lives of Michiganders ? protecting the state?s natural resources while supporting sustainable development that grows a cleaner economy.

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EGLE Director, Phil Roos

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EGLE launches indoor radon results Web map [ [link removed] ]

"January 3, 2024"

EGLE has launched a map that shows the results ? by zip code ? for first-time indoor radon tests.

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January is National Radon Action Month. Test your home. Protect your health. Michigan.gov/Radon

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By the Numbers: EGLE increases number of projects (88) and brownfield funding ($31.3 million) in 2023 fiscal year [ [link removed] ]

"January 2, 2024"

EGLE awarded more funding to more brownfield redevelopment projects in Fiscal Year 2023, compared to the previous year.

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Aerial view of Carbide dock in Detroit before redevelopment.

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*Top 10 MI Environment stories in 2023 [ [link removed] ]*

"December 28, 2023"

MI Environment in 2023 covered over 190 stories on a wide variety of subjects.??

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By the Numbers: 20,444 FOIA requests fulfilled in Fiscal Year 2023 [ [link removed] ]

"December 27, 2023"

EGLE processed over 20,000 FOIA requests in the past fiscal year.

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Communities, others ready to recycle your Christmas trees [ [link removed] ]

"December 26, 2023"

More Michigan communities are offering Christmas tree and wreath recycling.

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Christmas tree recycling drop-off site in East Lansing.

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