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Now Available: Vapor Mitigation System Inspection Log Form

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

Information gathered during inspections of vapor mitigation systems can now be submitted online through a new web-based form.  

Use the updated Vapor Mitigation System Inspection Log (Form 4400-321) to conduct annual inspections of vapor mitigation systems. Information is automatically saved, and changes can be made before the form is submitted to the DNR. In addition, related photographs can be uploaded directly to the form. 

New users must create a login to access the web-based form.  

Contact the DNR with questions regarding vapor intrusion. Go to “dnr.wi.gov” and search “RR Program Staff.” Click on “Vapor Intrusion Contacts.” Contact DNRRRVAPOR@wisconsin.gov with issues related to the forms. 

Now Available: Publication Monitored Natural Attenuation Guidance (RR-0156) 

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

Following a public comment period and consideration of the comments received, the publication Monitored Natural Attenuation Guidance (RR-0156) is now posted and available online.  

This publication provides guidance for persons who investigate, remediate and mitigate contaminated sites under Wisconsin Statute (Wis. Stat.) ch. 292 and Wisconsin Administrative (Wis. Admin.) Code chs. NR 700 – 799 and gives direction for characterization, assessment and monitoring of sites at sites where natural attenuation is under consideration as a possible remedial option for petroleum or chlorinated hydrocarbon contamination.  

Additional documents and guidance from the Remediation and Redevelopment Program may be found using the search tools available on the publications and forms webpage.    

Contact your RR project manager or program specialist with questions.  

The RR Program Submittal Portal Is Live With MyWisconsin ID And Multi-Factor Authentication! 

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

The DNR is excited to announce that the RR Program Submittal Portal (Submittal Portal) has switched to MyWisconsin ID.  

You can now use your MyWisconsin ID to log in to Submittal Portal. You may need to update your bookmark to this system. You will be prompted to verify your identity with the multi-factor authentication (MFA) option you selected during the enrollment process.  

If you have not created a MyWisconsin ID, details and a step-by step guide are available on the Department of Administration’s MyWisconsin ID Self Registration webpage.   

Tips For Successful Registration  

  • Registration is time-sensitive. Once the base information is entered, registration must be completed within 2 hours (including MFA setup).   
  • A specific MyWisconsin ID is for an individual person, not a facility or company and should NEVER be used by others. 
  • Because multi-factor authentication is used, the MyWisconsin account cannot be shared with others – all users must have their own account.  

Some state systems will transition to using MyWisconsin ID sooner than others. In the meantime, you may need a WAMS ID for some systems and a MyWisconsin ID for others.  

Questions?  

Now Available: U.S. EPA FY 2026 Brownfields Grant Guidelines And Wisconsin State Letters Of Acknowledgement

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) is accepting applications for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Grants for fiscal year 2026. The deadline for applications is Jan. 28, 2026. Grants offered by the U.S. EPA Brownfields Program can be used to help transform contaminated sites into community assets that attract jobs and achieve broader economic development outcomes. 

The U.S. EPA will host two webinars to share information about the application criteria on the dates below.   

  • Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at noon ET 
  • Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET  

Visit the U.S. EPA’s webpage for application resources for information about these webinars and to access additional information about the grants. 

Wisconsin State Acknowledgement Letters
To apply for an FY26 MAC Grant, grant applicants – except tribal entities – must obtain a state acknowledgement letter from the DNR. The letter acknowledges that the state is aware of the community or organization’s application for a federal grant to conduct a brownfield assessment or cleanup activities. 

Submit a written request for a DNR Acknowledgement Letter to Molly Schmidt at MollyE.Schmidt@Wisconsin.gov by Jan. 14, 2026. More information about state acknowledgement letter requirements is available on the DNR Federal Brownfields Grants webpage under “State Letter of Acknowledgement.”

DNR’s RR Program Seeks Four Hydrogeologists To Fill Project Manager Positions

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program is recruiting four hydrogeologists to serve as project managers.  

The entry- and senior-level positions can be based in Fitchburg, Milwaukee, Oshkosh or Green Bay. The deadline to apply is Dec. 8, 2025. 

Project managers in the RR Program provide geologic and hydrogeologic expertise and oversight during the investigation and remediation of contaminated properties. Qualified individuals will have education, training or experience with hydrogeology, geology, hydrology, soil science, or fate and transport of contaminants.  

Project managers collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as part of the investigation and cleanup environmental contamination. Entry-level project managers gather, analyze and interpret data collected from a property and process the documentation from all project stages. Senior-level project managers provide oversight and technical advice to consultants and responsible parties to address soil and groundwater contamination at projects throughout the region.   

Full position descriptions for both the entry-level and senior-level positions, including necessary qualifications, are available online at the Wisc.jobs website (Job ID number 19310).

DNR Requests Proposals For Two Brownfield Projects

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) posted requests for proposals on two brownfield planning projects. The projects are funded through federal Technical Assistance Grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Evansville Brownfield Site Reuse Concept Planning
The DNR seeks proposals from qualified firms interested in providing consulting services to assist with brownfield redevelopment planning to identify redevelopment opportunities for a former auto service shop located in the city of Evansville. The project will advance the redevelopment of the city-owned property for the benefit of the community.  

Rice Lake Brownfield Site Reuse Concept Planning
The DNR seeks proposals from qualified firms interested in providing consulting services to assist with brownfield redevelopment planning at two lakefront properties within the city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. One city-owned property is vacant, and the other property owner may reconsider relocating operations to allow the city of Rice Lake to pursue lakefront redevelopment opportunities. The project will help advance the reuse of the properties for the benefit of the community.  

Proposals are due Dec. 19, 2025, by 4 p.m. The RFPs are available on the RR Program Public Notices webpage.

Updates Made To Banner Language In BRRTS

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) updated select banners that appear in the Bureau of Remediation and Redevelopment Tracking System (BRRTS). BRRTS is a public database with information on potential contamination, contaminated properties, cleanup activities and redevelopment in Wisconsin.  

The Activity Detail Page now lists all continuing obligations for a site under the orange Continuing Obligations Apply banner, including contaminated vapor and monitoring well abandonment details. The list updates automatically as continuing obligations are updated or changed. If all continuing obligations are removed, the banner will no longer be displayed.   

These improvements make it easier to quickly identify all continuing obligations. The information shown under the banner is a summary only. Users should still review the complete record of activities and available documents under the Actions and Documents section for more complete information.   

To learn more about BRRTS, visit the DNR webpage.

Public Input Opportunity – Publication Monitored Natural Attenuation Guidance (RR-0156)

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program is seeking input on the publication Monitored Natural Attenuation Guidance (RR-0156).  

This publication provides guidance for persons who investigate, remediate and mitigate contaminated sites under Wisconsin Statute (Wis. Stat.) ch. 292 and Wisconsin Administrative (Wis. Admin.) Code chs. NR 700 – 799 and gives direction for characterization, assessment and monitoring of sites at sites where natural attenuation is under consideration as a possible remedial option for petroleum or chlorinated hydrocarbon contamination.  

The document can be found at the RR Program’s Public Notices & Guidance webpage under Current Notices. Comments may be submitted through Nov. 4, 2025, to DNRRRGuidance@wisconsin.gov.

MyWisconsin ID And Multi-Factor Authentication Will Be Implemented For The RR Program Submittal Portal

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

To better protect the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s systems, the DNR is switching to a new identity system called MyWisconsin ID that will also require multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Currently, a WAMS ID is used to log into the RR Program Submittal Portal (Submittal Portal). The Submittal Portal enables customers to submit forms and documents related to the cleanup of contamination under Wisconsin’s cleanup rules (Wisconsin Administrative Code chs. NR 700-799) and to report hazardous substance discharges to the environment identified through laboratory analysis. MyWisconsin ID will replace your WAMS ID and will also be used to access other state of Wisconsin online systems.

What Is MyWisconsin ID?

MyWisconsin ID is a secure login system used across state government, allowing individuals to access participating online state services and systems using a single user ID and password.

What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

Multi-factor authentication is a way to prove who you are by using two different types of security checks. For example, after entering your password, you may also have to enter a code sent to your mobile phone. You may have used this method of authentication when logging into your bank or other personal accounts.

Why Is MFA Required?

  • Passwords can be stolen or hacked, making them less secure when used alone.
  • MFA adds an extra layer of security to make sure that only you can access your account.

What do I need to do?

The transition to MyWisconsin ID and MFA for the Submittal Portal will occur on Oct. 27, 2025.  This message is just to let you know about the upcoming change.

Before the switch, you will get another email with simple steps on how to set up your MyWisconsin ID account and multi-factor authentication. The timing of this system’s transition may be adjusted as needed.

Note that state agencies and programs are transitioning to MyWisconsin ID at different times between now and December 2026. The timeline in this message only applies to the Submittal Portal. Some state systems will transition to using MyWisconsin ID sooner than others, so a WAMS ID may be needed for some systems, while a MyWisconsin ID will be needed for others.

 Questions?