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RR Program Presentations & Trainings

Events are offered by the Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program:

  • Issues And Trends events provide program and rulemaking updates and information on issues related to environmental contamination and cleanup.
  • Back to Basics is a training series on the investigation and cleanup process from start to finish. Back to Basics will be held in conjunction with meetings of the RR External Advisory Group. Attend in person or over Zoom. 

Access recordings and presentations from previous events in the RR Program training library.

Upcoming Events

"Issues and Trends" Training Series

During 2026, the RR Program will host four trainings to provide updates and information on vapor intrusion topics and on the use of monitored natural attenuation in environmental cleanup. The trainings will be offered virtually and registration is required. Anyone involved in the investigation, remediation and mitigation of contamination sites under Wisconsin Statue (Wis. Stat.) ch. 292 and Wisconsin Administrative (Wis. Admin.) Code chs. NR 700-799 is encouraged to attend.

March 23, 2026, 11:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.

Vapor Intrusion Topics

Details: This session will offer an overview of information available in the Vapor Intrusion Guidance (RR-800) published in January 2026. The session will also offer information about web-based forms now available to help document building evaluations that can guide you through assessment of vapor related concerns at a building and log inspections of vapor mitigation systems after installation and commissioning.

Attend Virtually: Register to attend by Zoom.
 

June 24, 2026, 11:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.

Using Monitored Natural Attenuation in Cleanup of Contamination.

Details: The session will highlight the newly published Monitored Natural Attenuation Guidance (RR-0156) and considerations when selecting and using monitoring natural attenuation (MNA) as a remedial option for cleaning up contamination.  As part of the session, presenters will highlight the responsibilities of consultants and others and highlight available tools to support informed decision-making that considers the regulatory framework, site investigation components, and lines of evidence. 

Attend Virtually: Register to attend by Zoom.
 

July 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.

Deep Dive into Vapor Intrusion: Application of RR-800

Details: Presenters will dive deeper into the steps to address a site with vapor intrusion or the potential for vapor intrusion, with a focus on the publication Vapor Intrusion Guidance (RR-800). The presenters will share scenarios to show how to investigate the vapor intrusion pathway and the considerations and actions needed after vapor intrusion is identified.   

Attend Virtually: Register to attend by Zoom.
 

September 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.

Conduit Vapor Intrusion: Application of RR-649 and RR-800

Details: This session will provide an update on vapor intrusion through conduits. Presenters will go over updates to the publication Guidance for Documenting the Investigation of Human-made Preferential Pathways Including Utility Corridors (RR-649) and relevant portions of the publication Vapor Intrusion Guidance (RR-800). This session will also offer an opportunity for you to ask questions specific to preferential pathways.

Attend Virtually: Register to attend by Zoom.
 

"Back to Basics" Training Series

During 2025 and 2026, the RR Program will host a five-session Back to Basics training series focused on the basics of discovering and reporting contamination and the process to investigate and remediate contaminated properties. In-person and virtual attendance options will be provided. In-person attendees will have an opportunity to meet regional DNR staff members from the RR Program.

Individuals involved in or affected by the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties are encouraged to attend, including environmental consultants, developers, attorneys, responsible parties, local governments, property owners and those affected by contamination in their communities. 

April 21, 2026

Back to Basics: Notifying Affected Parties and the Public
In-person locations: Madison and Milwaukee.

Details: The training will cover topics related to notifying affected parties and the public about contamination and remediation efforts on a property.

Attend via Zoom: Register to attend by Zoom

Contact: In-person attendees, RSVP by April 16 to Coreen Fallat: coreenr.fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581.