Nicole considers herself an intersectional environmentalist and is deeply passionate about protecting both people and the planet. In her free time, she enjoys doing anything that makes her feel connected to our home, which includes going on walks, foraging, visiting the beach, and learning about herbalism. Prior to joining CCLR, Nicole managed an urban forestry program at an environmental nonprofit. There she oversaw the planting of over 1,200 trees and engaged over 5,000 community members, educating them on the importance of our urban forests and proper tree care. It’s of the utmost importance to Nicole that her profession have a positive impact — which is why she’s so excited to join the CCLR team!
You might be familiar with mushrooms on a tree stump or your pizza, but did you know mushrooms can be used for pollution cleanup? As nature’s decomposers, this is the job fungi were made for! CCLR is dedicated to pursuing creative solutions to land revi...
Useful data is the key ingredient in a successful brownfield project and many steps in the reuse cycle will be out of reach until such details are developed. From basic facts about a property’s size and terrain, to more advanced intel on contaminants an...
A Targeted Brownfield Assessment (TBA) is often the best first step a community can take in redeveloping a brownfield — any property where reuse might be complicated by environmental contamination. CCLR sat down with EPA Region 9 to learn more about thi...
