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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* 
Oct. 2, 2025 
Jeff Johnston, [email protected], 517-231-9304 
Joshua Tellier, EGLE aquatic biologist, [email protected], 517-512-3045 
Ryan Baldwin, EGLE aquatic biologist, [email protected], 517-290-9012  

EGLE seeks suggestions for water quality monitoring locations

The Water Resources Division (WRD) in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is soliciting monitoring recommendations for 2026 to support its Surface Water Quality Monitoring Strategy [ [link removed] ]. The primary goals of the strategy are to: 


* Assess the status and condition of individual waters of the state and determine whether water quality standards are being met. 

* Measure water quality trends over location and time. 

* Evaluate the effectiveness of water quality restoration and protection programs. 

* Detect new and emerging water quality problems. 

For 2026, the WRD intends to allocate the majority of its monitoring resources to those watersheds highlighted in the Basin Year 3 Watersheds Map [ [link removed] ] but will consider recommendations for other Michigan watersheds. 

Anyone interested may complete the Targeted Monitoring Request (TMR) Screening Form at the Monitoring Request Form webpage [ [link removed] ]. If a request is not applicable for TMR, the form redirects to appropriate alternative resources. If targeted monitoring is determined to be the best resource, users will be directed to the TMR Submission Form.   

Requests should be submitted by Oct. 31, 2025, to be considered for the 2026 field season. Submission of a request does not guarantee the WRD will be able to conduct the monitoring. Many factors, including budget, staff availability, and division priorities are considered during decision making. 

Please contact [email protected] <[email protected]>, Joshua Tellier at 517-512-3045, or Ryan Baldwin at 517-290-9012 with any questions.

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