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 […]
Matt Thompson will take on a management role with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program. Thompson recently accepted a new position as the Team Supervisor in the West Central Region (WCR) stationed in the Eau Claire office. Thompson joined the RR Program in 2015 as a limited-term employee and […]
The Department of Natural Resources is recruiting a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst/Specialist that will be dedicated to supporting the needs of the Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program. This position will be located in the DNR’s Madison, Wisconsin office. The deadline to apply is Oct. 11, 2023. This position supports the planning, implementing, upgrading, and […]
The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program is recruiting a hydrogeologist program coordinator. This position will work out of the DNR’s Fitchburg Service Center. There is an opportunity to telework up to 60% of the time dependent on work needs and supervisor approval. The deadline to apply is Oct. 4, 2023. This position serves as regional […]
Kansas State University’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields program (KSU TAB) is offering a four-part workshop series starting Oct. 3, 2023: “Preparing for Brownfields Grants with Clean Energy Reuse in Mind.” What Can You Expect? Each virtual workshop will be interactive and engaging and is designed to build on each of the previous workshops; it is […]
The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program is now seeking input on two publications: 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 Natural […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) is now accepting applications for FY24 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup Grants. The deadline for applications is Nov. 13, 2023. Visit the U.S. EPA’s FY24 Brownfields MARC Application Resource webpage for grant information, requirements and other valuable resources such as: A new resource for state/tribal environmental authorities: FY […]
The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program’s next webinar in the Issues & Trends series will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, from noon-1 p.m. The scheduled presentation is titled Vapor Intrusion in Wisconsin – 2023 Updates and will be followed by time for questions. Active Alarms – Overview of long-term stewardship of vapor mitigation […]
The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program is now seeking input on the publication Guidance: Post-Closure Modifications (RR-982). The purpose of this guidance is to aid in the preparation and review of post-closure modification (PCM) submittals to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Information about the types of PCMs, the process, fees and types of […]
