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 Ecological Revitalization of Contaminated Properties

Learn about the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative, ecological tools, community partnerships, and innovative strategies for revitalizing contaminated sites. Discover the benefits of sustainable reuse options and the importance of integrating ecological practices into cleanup efforts. Join us for insights from experts in the field on March 19, 2013, from 2-4pm EST. Register now to explore the transformation of Superfund sites into valuable community assets.

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 Ecological Revitalization of Contaminated Properties

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  1.  Ecological Revitalization of Contaminated Properties March 19, 2013 2-4pm EST 1

  2. Webinar Overview: • Introduction to Reuse, SRI and Ecological Revitalization: Melissa Friedland • Introduction to Ecological Revitalization: Michele Mahoney • History and Cleanup at Chemical Commodities Inc. (CCI): Jeff Field • Building a Community Asset: Adam Boettner • Designing Pollinator Gardens for a Superfund Site: Chip Taylor

  3. SRI: The Superfund Redevelopment Initiative Working with communities and other partners in considering future use opportunities and integrating appropriate reuse options into the cleanup process

  4. SRI: Then and Now • 1990s: Many cleaned-up Superfund sites not in use • 1995: EPA’s Land Use Directive • 1999: EPA started SRI • 2010: EPA’s Reuse Directive

  5. Reuse as a Priority

  6. Reuse as a Priority (cont.) • Benefits • Economic • Environmental • Social • Protection of human health

  7. Types of Reuse • Commercial • Public Service • Residential • Industrial • Mixed Use • Agricultural • Alternative Energy • Green Space • Recreational • Ecological

  8. Tools and Resources

  9. Redevelopment Partnerships U.S. Soccer Foundation support at Avtex Fibers Superfund site, Virginia The Trust for Public Land support at Pemaco Maywood Superfund site, California Rails-to-Trails Conservancy support at California Gulch Superfund site, Colorado Academy of Model Aeronautics support at Auburn Road Landfill Superfund site, New Hampshire http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/recycle/activities/organizations.html

  10. Innovative Redevelopment and Ecological Revitalization • Using native plants increases sustainability • Lower costs • Requires less maintenance • Provides habitat with native shelter and food • Can reduce air pollution • Increases local biodiversity

  11. For More Information, Contact: Melissa Friedland Superfund Program Manager for Redevelopment friedland.melissa@epa.gov (703) 603-8864 Frank Avvisato Superfund Redevelopment Initiative Project Officer avvisato.frank@epa.gov (703) 603-8949 http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/recycle/

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