Failing septic systems have been recognized as a threat to public health and water quality in Michigan since at least the 1970s. Approximately 37,000 miles, or half, of Michigan’s streams are classified as impaired by E. coli for Total Body Contact (i.e. swimming). While EGLE estimates a 10% failure rate of systems, which would equate […]

Looking for meaningful ways to engage with native plants beyond your own yard? Our upcoming webinar features Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, and Esther Bonney, youth organizer and founder of Nurture Natives. Drawing on their work in education, storytelling, and youth leadership, they will explore how people of all ages can take part in […]

Winter Salt Week is an annual awareness campaign, highlighting the environmental damage from excessive road salt pollution to freshwater, infrastructure, and drinking water, while promoting best practices, smart salting techniques, and solutions to keep Michigan's precious lakes and streams fresh.  It involves virtual webinars with experts and local action days for communities, public works, and […]

In this session of our MiEnviro Portal for Everyone training series, we’ll focus on the Site Map Explorer. You’ll learn: How to navigate the map. How to use the search and filter features. Find information about a site. Understand what documents are available to view and what they mean. After registering, you will receive an […]