Ecological Revitalization: Turning Contaminated Properties into Community Assets

Authors:
EPA’s Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response

Publication Date:
2009

Abstract/Summary:
This document (1) provides an overview of EPA’s cleanup programs and resources available to support ecological revitalization; (2) addresses technical considerations to help cleanup project managers and other stakeholders carry out ecological revitalization at contaminated properties; and (3) presents general planning and process considerations for ecological revitalization of wetlands, streams, and terrestrial ecosystems as well as successful long-term stewardship. Appendix A at the end of the document presents additional case studies on ecological revitalization.

Resource Type:
Technical Document

Source:
EPA

Link:
https://clu-in.org/download/issues/ecotools/ecological_revitalization_turning_contaminated_properties_into_community_assets.pdf