The Department of Natural Resources is hiring three Hydrogeologists – entry level or senior – to grow the Remediation and Redevelopment Program staff in the Fitchburg, Waukesha and Milwaukee offices.
The application deadline to apply for these positions is January 1, 2020.
Position descriptions for either the entry level position or senior position are available.
Continue reading “RR Program Seeks Hydrogeologists in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Fitchburg Offices”
The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program reminds environmental consultants to use DNR’s soil boring log (DNR Form 4400-122) to document drilling performed at remediation sites.
Use of the agency’s soil boring log form is required in Wis. Admin. Code § NR 141.23(3) and NR 716.15(4)(g). You can download the form and instructions at the link above.
If you have questions, please contact your Project Manager.
The Remediation and Redevelopment Program recently developed a web page called the “SI Toolkit” to provide environmental consultants and others with a framework for site investigation (SI) work plans and reports.
The new web page makes documents pertaining to site investigation (guidance, checklists, forms and rules) easy to find in one place. New SI-related guidance and factsheets will be added to this web page as they are developed.
Contact Jane Lemcke if you have questions or suggestions regarding the new SI Toolkit.
Brownfields cleanup projects in nine communities across the state have gained momentum in recent weeks with the granting of awards worth a total of $336,000 from the Department of Natural Resources. The help comes from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) program, which provides grants to eligible recipients in the form of contractor services to investigate potential soil or groundwater contamination at the site.
The communities that have received recent awards include Allouez, Appleton, Eleva, Janesville, Marinette, Prairie du Chien, Stoughton, Watertown and Winneconne.
Continue reading “DNR Awards $336,000 in WAM Funds to Nine Wisconsin Communities”
The Remediation and Redevelopment Program provides monthly updates on the status of the Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Funds Award (PECFA) program claims and the overall PECFA budget.
Below are the updated PECFA numbers for November 2019.
| Number | Value | |
| Claims Received | 73 | $594,250 |
| Claims Paid | 85 | $645,145 |
| Claims in audit line (as of November 30, 2019) | 4 | $103,975 |
| Total Paid FY20 | $2,829,087 |
The first meeting of the Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC) will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 ,from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2) in Madison, Wisconsin, located at 101 S. Webster St. in Room G-09.
WisPAC is composed of state agencies charged with developing and coordinating statewide initiatives to address the growing PFAS health and environmental concern. It was established via Governor Evers’ Executive Order #40.
A public webpage for the Council contains a variety of meeting materials, along with Skype and WisLine options to participate remotely. There will be a set amount of time at the end of the meeting for questions or input from the public.
If attending in person, please RSVP to Ashley Hoekstra.
Questions about WisPAC? Please contact Bridget Kelly.
The Wisconsin DNR’s Remediation and Redevelopment Program seeks a Hydrogeologist to fill an open position with its Northern Region team as either an entry level Hydrogeologist or a senior level Hydrogeologist.
The position will be based in the following locations: the Ladysmith office (Rusk County), the Spooner office (Washburn County) or the Superior office (Douglas County).
The deadline to apply for the position is Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Continue reading “DNR Seeks Hydrogeologist for Northern Region”
The Remediation and Redevelopment Program provides monthly updates on the status of the Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Funds Award (PECFA) program claims and the overall PECFA budget.
Below are the updated PECFA numbers for October, 2019.
| Number | Value | |
| Claims Received | 90 | $862,781 |
| Claims Paid | 111 | $843,173 |
| Claims in audit line (as of Oct. 31, 2019) | 16 | $199,344 |
| Total Paid FY20 | $2,183,942 |
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources accredits laboratories to perform aqueous (non-potable water), solid and drinking water testing for many of the agency’s environmental programs. Certified and registered laboratories must meet all the criteria outlined in Ch. NR 149, Wis. Adm. Code.
DOD Utility Study
The DNR recently learned about a recent study on vapor migration within utilities. The study, funded by the Department of Defense Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), is titled Sewers and Utility Tunnels as Preferential Pathways for Volatile Organic Compound Migration into Buildings; Risk Factors and Investigation Protocol.
Continue reading “Vapor Intrusion: DOD Utility Study, Resources in Spanish and Concerns with TCE”
