Washington State Brownfields Conference

CCLR is presenting at the Washington State Brownfields Conference! Join us for a Brownfields Fundamentals Workshop and a session all about maximizing TA resources. The conference, presented by the State of Washington Department of Ecology and Northwest Environmental Business Council, aims to unite public and private sector stakeholders, as well as tribes from Washington and the Inland Northwest, to share successful strategies and explore future opportunities in brownfield redevelopment.

Read more about agenda highlights, speakers and event sponsors at https://washingtonbrownfields.com/ and register today to secure your spot at CCLR’s sessions:

Brownfields Fundamentals Workshop – The Real Dirt on Brownfields

Tuesday, May 20 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

New to brownfields? Then this interactive workshop is for you. We’ll break down the essentials—what brownfields are, how you can identify and prioritize sites, and what the key steps are to redevelopment. You’ll experience interactive activities, real-world case studies, and collaborative discussions. You’ll also come away with site reuse strategies, funding options, and ways to engage your community.
Let’s Join us to demystify brownfields, navigate funding opportunities, and explore real-world solutions to transform underutilized properties into community assets.

Moderators:

Sheryl Gonzalez, Senior Brownfield Consultant, Center for Creative Land Recycling

Speakers:

Tina Hochwender, Brownfields Program Infrastructure Planner, Washington Department of Ecology
Sarah Frederick, Brownfields Project Manager, Environmental Protection Agency

 

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From Lone Wolf to Dream Team: How to Maximize TA Resources for Land Reuse Success

Wednesday, May 21 | 2:00 – 3:15 p.m.

Navigating land reuse and brownfields redevelopment can be complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. This engaging panel will explore the critical role of technical assistance (TA) in supporting communities, Tribes, and organizations as they tackle environmental challenges and revitalize underutilized properties. TA providers will break down what TA entails, how it can help fill capacity and funding gaps, and why leveraging these free services can make your land reuse initiatives more successful.

Moderator:

Lujain Altawarah, Senior Program Associate, Center for Creative Land Recycling

Speakers:

Terri Griffith, Brownfields Coordinator, United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 10
Ali Furmall, LHG, Brownfields Program Lead, Washington Department of Ecology
TBD, University of Washington
TBD, Northwest Environmental Justice Center

CCLR is a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Washington State Brownfields Conference. This conference provides both long-time professionals and novices with insight into the brownfield redevelopment process from start to finish and the knowledge of how to find and manage critical resources for each project step. The agenda includes several hot-topic sessions led by the region’s leading environmental consulting firms. Register today to join local, state, and federal government leaders, real estate developers and investors, environmental consultants, engineers, insurance providers, risk management practitioners, tribal representative, attorneys, community leaders and more!

About the hosts:

Northwest Environmental Business Council
Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) is the convener of the environmental sector in the Pacific Northwest. We bring together regulated and industrial businesses, environmental consultants, scientists, service providers, legal community, municipalities (cities, counties, ports), state and federal agencies and higher education. As a convener, we develop and host the following annual conferences: Managing Stormwater in Oregon, Managing Stormwater in Washington, Oregon Brownfields Conference, Oregon Infrastructure Summit, Northwest Bioenergy Summit, Northwest Remediation Conference, and Business & The Environment. For more information about NEBC, visit nebc.org.

Washington Department of Ecology
As Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Through innovative partnerships, we are able to protect and sustain healthy land, air, and water in harmony with a strong economy. And we take great care to develop strategic plans that have a broad and holistic approach to what we do and how we do it. For agency program information, visit ecology.wa.gov.