Semi-annual reporting for the period of July 1, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2023, is due by Jan. 30, 2024. Semi-annual reporting is required of responsible parties for all open sites, including those sites the DNR formerly classified as “conditionally closed” in the Bureau for Remediation and Redevelopment Tracking System (BRRTS) online database. Consultants may submit […]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. […]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program will hold a preliminary public hearing on two statements of scope. The statements of scope are subject to the approval of the Natural Resources Board. If approved, the statements of scope would allow the DNR to begin drafting administrative rule revisions affecting Wisconsin […]
The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program is recruiting a Policy and Program Operations Director. This position may be located in either the DNR’s Madison, Milwaukee or Green Bay offices. The deadline to apply is December 13, 2023. This position serves as the lead policy and program operations position in assisting the Director of the Remediation and […]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to the city of Cuba City to assist with the investigation of potential environmental contamination at the site of a former dry cleaner. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies program, which provides contractor services for the environmental […]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) subgroup meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. […]
Following a public comment period, the following publications are now posted and available online: Guidance: DNR’s Superior Lien Authority and What It Means for Property Owners (RR-507) This guidance is intended for property owners and mortgagees. It defines and explains a superior lien, which is a type of environmental lien that the Wisconsin Department of […]
The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program provides up-to-date and quality presentations and trainings on a variety of technical and educational topics for environmental professionals, local governments, community organizations, members of the public and others. The RR Program Presentations & Training Library webpage has added a dedicated section for the Brownfields Fundamentals series. The articles, webinars […]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted requests for proposals (RFPs) on two brownfield planning projects. The projects are funded by a FY23 Small Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Cuba City Brownfield Site Reuse Concept Planning The DNR is seeking proposals from qualified firms interested in providing […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 19, 2023 Contact: Christine Sieger, DNR Remediation and Redevelopment Program Director Christine.Sieger@wisconsin.gov or 608-422-1148 DNR Launches New Vapor Intrusion Webpage For Local Governments MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new webpage to help local governments address vapor intrusion in their communities. The new Vapor […]
