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Local governments, contaminated properties and Brownfields

Leaving contaminated properties and brownfields abandoned, blighted

Hazardous waste remediation

The requirements for remediation and redevelopment of sites contaminated with hazardous waste can be complicated and confusing. The federal hazardous waste program began in 1976 with the promulgation of Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation &…

Green Team assistance

Contaminated land often raises liability concerns, technical issues and funding questions. The DNR can help local government officials and others navigate these challenges and make progress on brownfield projects.

Financial Resources for Cleaning Up & Redeveloping Contaminated Properties

Remediation & Redevelopment (RR) Program services and fees

Wisconsin's RR Program can provide a variety of services to assist in the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties. The program collects fees to support certain services, as required…

Dry cleaning contamination

The dry cleaning industry began long before there were rules to manage chemical wastes. This includes liquid wastes (wastewater) and solid wastes (sludges and used filters), both of which are contaminated with the chemicals used for the dry cleaning…

Remediation & Redevelopment (RR) Program staff contacts

The DNR's Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties. Our staff members provide a comprehensive, streamlined program that…

An introduction to cleaning up contamination

When you encounter contaminated soil or groundwater, the first step is to report the contamination to the DNR in accordance with the Spills Law, ch. 292, Wis. Stats. Property owners or the person who caused the discharge are responsible for…

Understanding Brownfields and the Benefits of Redevelopment

A brownfield is a property where expansion, redevelopment or reuse is complicated by real or potential contamination. Brownfields vary in size, location, age and past use; a brownfield can be anything from a 500-acre former automobile assembly plant…

Wolf River basin

The Wolf River basin lies in northern and central Wisconsin and drains 3,690 square miles. It includes all of Waupaca County and parts of Forest, Langlade, Marathon, Menominee, Oneida, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago…