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"MI Environment Digest - January 9, 2026"

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EGLE hosting webinar on Statewide Advanced Air Mobility Challenge [ [link removed] ]

"January 9, 2026"

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is one of the departments participating in the Advanced Air Mobility Statewide Mobility Challenge.

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EGLE staffer Mike Shelton preparing a drone for its next flight to monitor methane emissions.

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By the Numbers: Michigan on track to reach 30% recycling rate by 2029 [ [link removed] ]

"January 8, 2026"

Michigan has been making strides when it comes to reaching its recycling goal.

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EGLE staffers join officials at recycling event in Madison Heights.

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Annual State of the Great Lakes report delves into successes and challenges in the waters around us [ [link removed] ]

"January 7, 2026"

Explore the newly-released 2025 Michigan State of the Great Lakes Report.

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Cover of the 2025 State of the Great Lakes report.

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Flow of Funds: Michigan’s 2025 State Revolving Fund impact [ [link removed] ]

"January 6, 2026"

In FY 2025 Michigan’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) awarded low interest loan dollars to 55 projects totaling over $880 million in assistance directly to communities.

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Map of Michigan showing locations of 2025 State Revolving Fund projects.

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