Region 8
The Western Brownfields Wire (WBWire)
Winter Edition – 2012
(PDF, 1 pg, 43K)
January 11, 2012, marks the the tenth anniversary of the Brownfields Law. This edition of the WBWire highlights the continued success of Brownfields projects in the West in part made possible by the Brownfields Law.
Fall Edition – 2011
(PDF, 1 pg, 403K)
In this edition of the WBWire, read about upcoming grant deadlines, new standards and guidance documents, and Brownfield activities in the Western Regions.
Summer Edition – 2011
(PDF, 1 pg, 440K)
In this edition of the WBWire, read about the upcoming release of EPA's FY12 Brownfield Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) grant proposal guidelines and recent Brownfields projects redevelopment progress in the western regions.
Spring Edition – 2011
(PDF, 1 pg, 322K)
On June 6, 2011, Administrator Jackson announced $76m in FY11 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) grants. Read about this year's grantees and other western region brownfields highlights in this edition of the WBWire.
Winter Edition – 2011
(PDF, 1 pg, 315K)
The outlook for 2011 Brownfields funding at EPA is bright and will include a chance to pilot a new multi-purpose grant that features funding for both assessment and cleanup. Other highlights include $4 million for Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training grants, and a new round of Technical Assistance to Brownfields Community (TAB) grants.
Fall Edition - 2010
(PDF,
4 pp,
1.4 MB)
In September, EPA Regions 8, 9 & 10 announced the launch of the WBWire, a newsletter focused on Brownfields reclamation efforts underway across the western United States.
2010 Western Brownfields Workshop
Bear sculpture at the University of Montana
Photo by Holland GauthierW
The 2010 Western Brownfields Workshop was held September 14–16 in Missoula, Montana. This interactive workshop offered EPA Brownfields grantees in Regions 8, 9 and 10, an opportunity to network with other grantees, EPA representatives and other public, private and nonprofit Brownfields experts.
Evaluation form
Please print and fill out the WBW Evaluation Form (PDF). It can be faxed to: 703-284-1383; mailed to: 917 Lincoln Place, Pacifica CA, 94044; or scanned and emailed to: WBWRegistration@SRA.com.
Workshop Information and Presentations
- Agenda
- Speaker Biographies
- View presentations from the workshop
- Download the 3-page reference guide: Changes from FY10 to FY 11 ARC Guidelines
Photo by Ran Ye