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MI ENVIRONMENT
Information Management Division director details small but mighty staff working to launch new web presence, increase transparency
Date: May 25, 2021
Brad Pagratis, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy s (EGLE) Information Management Division (IMD) described the division as small but mighty, during a recent online brownbag lunch for EGLE staff.
Pagratis joined EGLE in July 2019, noting that during the COVID-19 pandemic, he s worked from home longer than he did at his Constitution Hall office in Lansing. Since joining EGLE, he s worked to modernize information technology systems used by the department and the public.
The IMD staff working on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests processed 15,000 requests last year, he notes. It s an unsung group that is working to improve both transparency and trust with the public.
MI ENVIRONMENT
Clean Water Champion: State rallies to meet challenge of neglected infrastructure in Michigan
Date: May 12, 2021
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Infrastructure needs are great in Michigan. The costs for maintenance, repair or replacement are a financial commitment to ensure facilities can continue serving residents efficiently and safely.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2018 Report Card for Michigan s Infrastructure and the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission Report each highlighted underinvestment in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, dams, schools, transit, water and sewer systems, railways and energy systems. The ASCE Report Card cited estimates that drinking water system owners in Michigan are underfunding improvements for Safe Drinking Water Act compliance by as much as $563 million every year. The Great Lakes and its connecting waterways provide drinking water to approximately 5.3 million Michiganders, so issues that affect the health of the lakes also have an
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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced the launch of Drinking Water Awareness Week starting Monday, May 3, which will also include Private Residential Well Awareness Day on May 4. The weeklong series of educational events is designed to help Michiganders understand where their water comes from and provide tips for residents to ensure that their family has healthy drinking water. As stewards of 21% of the world s fresh surface water, my administration has worked tirelessly to ensure that all families have access to clean drinking water, said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. In partnership with EGLE, MDHHS, and MPART, we are proud to launch Drinking Water Awareness Week. Throughout the week, we will help Michiganders learn more about their water supply and continue addressing issues like PFAS, lead, and other contaminants.