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Ecological Revitalization of Contaminated Properties
March 19, 2013 2-4pm EST
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1. Introduction to Reuse, SRI and Ecological Revitalization: Melissa Friedland
2. Introduction to Ecological Revitalization: Michele Mahoney
3. History and Cleanup at Chemical Commodities Inc. (CCI): Jeff Field
4. Building a Community Asset: Adam Boettner
5. Designing Pollinator Gardens for a Superfund Site: Chip Taylor
Webinar Overview:
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Working with communities and other partners in considering
future use opportunities and integrating
appropriate reuse options into the cleanup
process
SRI: The Superfund Redevelopment Initiative
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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
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Reuse as a Priority
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• Benefits– Economic– Environmental– Social– Protection of human health
Reuse as a Priority (cont.)
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Types of Reuse
• Commercial• Public Service• Residential• Industrial• Mixed Use• Agricultural• Alternative Energy• Green Space– Recreational– Ecological
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Tools and Resources
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Redevelopment Partnerships
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/recycle/activities/organizations.html
U.S. Soccer Foundation support at Avtex Fibers Superfund site, Virginia
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy support at California Gulch Superfund site, Colorado
The Trust for Public Land support at Pemaco Maywood Superfund site,
California
Academy of Model Aeronautics support at Auburn Road Landfill Superfund site,
New Hampshire
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• Using native plants increases sustainability
• Lower costs• Requires less maintenance
• Provides habitat with native shelter and food
• Can reduce air pollution• Increases local biodiversity
Innovative Redevelopment and Ecological Revitalization
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Melissa FriedlandSuperfund Program Manager for Redevelopment
[email protected](703) 603-8864
Frank AvvisatoSuperfund Redevelopment Initiative Project Officer
[email protected] (703) 603-8949
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/recycle/
For More Information, Contact:
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