This week, read about fall leaves, brownfield redevelopment and a new story map





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MI Environment Fall Scenery at Lake Superior in AuTrain, Michigan

"MI Environment Digest - November 21, 2025"

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New EGLE story map looks at emerging contaminants [ [link removed] ]

"November 19, 2025"

EGLE’s recently published story map on contaminants of emerging concern covers what contaminants of emerging concern are; why they matter; and how EGLE is responding.

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Screenshot of the new story map of Contaminants of Emerging Concern showing glass of water

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Michigan invests in brownfield redevelopment to help more communities revitalize contaminated sites [ [link removed] ]

"Nov. 18, 2025"

EGLE Director Phil Roos joined State Rep. Farhat, Dearborn Mayor Hammoud and local leaders in Dearborn to highlight how state investments in brownfield redevelopment are driving local impact.

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Discussing brownfield redevelopment opportunities in the City of Dearborn.

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Don’t burn that butterfly’s blankie! [ [link removed] ]

"Nov. 17, 2025"

Consider leaving fall leaves where they land or raking them into your garden beds instead of burning them. They will provide nutrients and control soil erosion while creating spaces for winter dwellers to snuggle up until spring.

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Salamander hide under leaves to ride out the winter. (Photo: Jessica Roy)

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