A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of public bodies. Requests to inspect or receive public records from EGLE must be in writing and describe the requested records with enough detail to enable the department to identify and locate the requested records. Some records are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA or another statute and thus will not be provided. A fee may be charged to process your request. Please note that many records are available that do not require a formal FOIA request.
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Chief Deputy Director
Aaron Keatley is chief deputy director at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). He is responsible for the management of Michigan’s environmental programs and the coordination of the many environmental challenges that require concerted efforts among multiple partners and stakeholders.
Born in California and raised in southwest Michigan, Aaron returned to Michigan after a 25-year career at the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. In Kentucky, he was appointed to multiple leadership positions by both Republican and Democratic governors. He finished his public service in Kentucky as the commonwealth’s environmental commissioner.
Leadership roles in waste management, water quality, enforcement, and compliance assistance have provided diverse experiences and broad perspective, enabling him to see beyond the program silos that can define government agencies. He is committed to applying this perspective while seeking collaborative partnerships that produce meaningful results.
Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife and fisheries management from Michigan State University. He also earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Kentucky.
He lives with his wife, Andrea, in their home along the Grand River. When he is not at work, he enjoys time outdoors, including fly fishing and birding.
