Impact
CCLR’s Most Impactful Year Yet!
In 2025, the Center for Creative land Recycling (CCLR) delivered more training, provided more one-on-one technical assistance, and supported more grant applications than ever before. As a result, 93% of FY25 EPA Brownfields grants selectees used CCLR’s free grant services, resulting in $34.4 million secured to assist in the beneficial reuse of brownfields.
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Land recycling...
Increases property values and stabilizes the local tax base.
Improves public health and increases safety and opportunity for residents
Provides land for important community assets including affordable housing, commercial space for small businesses, parks, and health infrastructure.
Prevents sprawl, preserves open space, and protects natural resources.
Reduces carbon footprints and improves climate change resilience.
Creates clean, health neighborhoods for ALL
2025 Impact
Partner Organizations
CCLR Supports two grant programs provided by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, the largest, the Equitable Communities Revitalization Grant, has awarded more than $116 million for the identification, assessment, and cleanup of brownfields within California.
CCLR serves as the Brownfield Technical Assistance Provider (BTAP) for U.S. EPA regions 9 and 10, which include Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. This service is free for government, tribes, and nonprofits.
Your company or organization can support CCLR by becoming a Member while enjoying benefits like recognition on our website and connecting with our Board and leadership. Join our network! CCLR members share CCLR’s vision for sustainable and equitable reuse that creates clean, healthy and safe neighborhoods for everyone to live, work and play in.
