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Ecological Revitalization of Contaminated Properties. March 19, 2013 2-4pm EST. 1. Webinar Overview:. Introduction to Reuse, SRI and Ecological Revitalization: Melissa Friedland Introduction to Ecological Revitalization: Michele Mahoney
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Ecological Revitalization of Contaminated Properties March 19, 2013 2-4pm EST 1
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
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
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
Reuse as a Priority (cont.) • Benefits • Economic • Environmental • Social • Protection of human health
Types of Reuse • Commercial • Public Service • Residential • Industrial • Mixed Use • Agricultural • Alternative Energy • Green Space • Recreational • Ecological
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
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
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/