Brownfields

Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Redevelopment

The Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties. Our staff provide a comprehensive, streamlined program that consolidates state and federal cleanups into one program (e.g., hazardous waste cleanup, underground storage tank investigation & cleanup, spill response, state-funded cleanups and brownfields).

Brownfields Redevelopment

Properties where reuse is hindered by real or perceived contamination
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Environmental contamination

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Financial help

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RR Report

The Remediation & Redevelopment Program newsfeed
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination

A large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s
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Rules and laws

Statutes and administrative code govern the investigation and cleanup actions
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Contaminated soil and sediment

The characterization, assessment and management of contaminated soil, sediment and other solid waste on sites
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Vapor intrusion

Information about vapor intrusion for property owners, tenants and the general public
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Report a Spill

All spill incidents should be reported immediately using the 24-hour toll free hotline: 1-800-943-0003
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Training and education

DNR staff are available to speak at workshops, conferences and meetings
Training and education

Brownfields redevelopment

About the Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program
Brownfields: Redeveloping Contaminated Property
Brownfields success stories
Environmental liability
Green Team assistance
Wisconsin Plant Recovery Initiative (WPRI)
Wisconsin's Initiative for Sustainable Remediation and Redevelopment (WISRR)

Environmental contamination

An introduction to cleaning up contamination
Contaminated soil and sediment
Petroleum contamination and leaking underground storage tanks
Residual contamination
Vapor Intrusion

Advisory groups

Brownfields Study Group
Contaminated Sediments External Advisory Group
NR 700 Technical Focus Group

General resources

Cleanup and redevelopment conferences and training
Publications and forms
Remediation & Redevelopment (RR) Program staff contacts
Remediation and Redevelopment Program training library

Audience-specific resources

Liability Exemptions for Lenders
Local governments and contaminated property
Resources for environmental professionals
Resources for private parties

Financial help

Financial Resources for Cleaning Up & Redeveloping Contaminated Properties
Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Fund Award (PECFA)
Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM)
Wisconsin Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program

Sites in the news

Madison-Kipp Corporation Madison, Wisconsin

Cleanup tools

NR 700-799 Rule Changes
Remediation & Redevelopment Program Public Notices
Remediation & Redevelopment (RR) Program services and fees
Wisconsin cleanup rules and laws
Wisconsin Remediation and Redevelopment Database (WRRD)