ALT An adult spotted lanternfly on a tree of heaven leaf. Credit: MDARD.

ALT Michigan leaders, industry representatives and partners stand together following the announcement of the MI Healthy Climate Challenge #4 grant recipients.

ALT Alessandra Carreon, EGLE’s Chief Climate Officer, speaks at a podium during an event announcing the MI Healthy Climate Challenge #4 grant recipients and launching the Michigan Industrial Clean Innovation Partnership.

ALT EGLE Director Phil Roos speaks at a podium during the launch of the Michigan Industrial Clean Innovation Partnership and announcement of MI Healthy Climate Challenge #4 grant recipients.

ALT Food Management Hierarchy inverted pyramid.

ALT Poster for PFAS Awareness Week, September 21-25, 2026. Features images of popcorn, disposable plates, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, and a paint roller. Includes a link to "Michigan.gov/PFASAwarenessWeek" for more information.

ALT Ariel view of Fayette State Park. Photo credit: DNR Text says: 'Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. Dr Seuss, The Lorax' Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

ALT Screenshot of the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team story map.

ALT EGLE staff putting the Polar Organic Chemical Integrated samplers into a locked cage.

ALT Screenshot of map showing PFAS sites across Michigan.

ALT EGLE Contractor uses Yuma tablet to document potential PFAS contamination.

ALT Alt text: A promotional graphic for the webinar titled “PFAS: From Investigation to Solutions.” On the left, a person wearing safety gear and an orange vest is working outdoors on a grassy site using sampling equipment. On the right, two people in lab coats and protective eyewear are working with laboratory instruments. In the center, a blue box displays the event title “PFAS: From Investigation to Solutions” and the date and time “Sep 23, 2026 12:00 PM EDT.” At the bottom left, a small portrait appears next to the name “Rose Hanson.” Beside it, another portrait appears next to the name “Glenn Nicholas Iosue, PE, BCEE.” The CDM Smith logo is shown in the lower right corner.

ALT Image with a teal background titled “What can you do?” in large white text. A circular text bubble on the right reads: “There are simple steps you can take to reduce your exposure to PFAS.” Below it, a rounded white box contains four items, each with an icon: • A water droplet and test strip icon with the text “Test your private well.” • A fish icon with a checkmark and the text “Check the Eat Safe Fish Guide.” • A circle with an illustration of water and foam crossed out, with the text “Avoid foam on lakes, rivers and streams.” • A shopping bag icon with a checkmark and the text “Choose PFAS-free products when available.” The background includes soft wave shapes in teal tones.

ALT Image with a teal background titled “What are PFAS?” showing three circular text bubbles connected by a stylized chemical structure illustration. The first bubble says: “PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used in many industries and products.” The second bubble says: “Often called ‘forever chemicals,’ they don’t break down easily in the environment.” The third bubble says: “Some PFAS can build up in people and wildlife, where they’ve been linked to harmful health effects.” Decorative wave shapes appear across the bottom of the graphic.

ALT Image with a teal background titled “PFAS have been found in Michigan’s:” in large white text. Below the title, five circular icons appear in a vertical list: a water droplet labeled “Water,” a soil texture icon labeled “Soil,” an air‑flow icon labeled “Air,” a fish icon labeled “Fish & wildlife,” and a person icon labeled “People.” To the right of the icons is a glowing outline of the state of Michigan. At the bottom of the image, white text reads: “Scientists continue to study PFAS and their potential health effects.” Decorative curved teal and blue wave shapes appear across the lower portion of the graphic.

ALT Image with a teal background titled “Where might you find PFAS?” in large white and light‑blue text. To the right of the title is a circular icon showing a magnifying glass over a droplet. Below, a rounded white box lists five items, each with a teal line‑art icon: • A frying pan icon with the text “Nonstick cookware.” • A water droplet icon with the text “Water-resistant and stain-resistant products.” • A pizza box icon with the text “Food packaging, such as pizza boxes and fast-food wrappers.” • A bottle and pump icon with the text “Personal care products, such as cosmetics and lotions.” • A spray bottle and house icon with the text “Household products like cleaners, polishes, or fabric sprays.” The background includes soft teal wave shapes near the bottom.

ALT Image with a teal background titled “What can you do?” in large white text. A circular text bubble on the right reads: “There are simple steps you can take to reduce your exposure to PFAS.” Below it, a rounded white box contains four items, each with an icon: • A water droplet and test strip icon with the text “Test your private well.” • A fish icon with a checkmark and the text “Check the Eat Safe Fish Guide.” • A circle with an illustration of water and foam crossed out, with the text “Avoid foam on lakes, rivers and streams.” • A shopping bag icon with a checkmark and the text “Choose PFAS-free products when available.” The background includes soft wave shapes in teal tones.

ALT Bryan Grochowski (l) and Nathan Noll on their litter cleanup around the Capitol building in Lansing in July.

ALT Michigan PFAS Awareness Week 2026 logo