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.
• Brownfields 101/Brownfields Fundamentals events educate local governments and communities about brownfields cleanup and redevelopment resources and strategies.
• 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

"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.

May 2, 2025

Back to Basics: Discovery and Reporting Contamination
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Details: The DNR and guests hosted a training session with an overview of the investigation and cleanup process, discovery and reporting of contaminated sites, qualifications for environmental consultants and tips from RR Program supervisors. The training included the topics below and training materials are available in the Training Library.

• Overview of NR 700 – Jodie Thistle, DNR
• Spills – Maizie Reif, DNR, and Dave Johnson, North Shore Environmental
• Property Transactions – Erica Lawson, TRC
• Environmental Consultant Qualifications – Judy Fassbender, DNR
• Moderated discussion with presenters – Bill Nelson, Godfrey & Kahn
• Tips from RR Program supervisors 
   

July 17, 2025

Back to Basics: Investigating, Sampling and Lab Data
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Coffee with the DNR starting at 9 a.m. (in-person only)

Details: The training will cover topics related to: 

• Site investigation
• Residual contaminant levels (RCLs)
• Field and lab methods (QA/QC)
• Notifications of sample results to owners
• Working with the DNR

Attend via Zoom: Register to attend by Zoom

Contact: In-person attendees, RSVP by July 14 to Coreen Fallat: coreenr.fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581.

October 29, 2025

Back to Basics: Planning for Remediation and Continuing Obligations
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Coffee with the DNR starting at 9 a.m. (in-person only)

Details: The training will cover topics related to: 

• Interim actions
• Remedial action options report
• Remediation planning, implementation and documentation
• Continuing obligations
• Working with the DNR

Attend via Zoom: Register to attend by Zoom

Contact: In-person attendees, RSVP by October 24 to Coreen Fallat: coreenr.fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581.

January 23, 2026

Back to Basics: Applying for Closure and Maintaining Continuing Obligations
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
In-person location: Madison, Milwaukee and TBD

Coffee with the DNR starting at 9 a.m. (in-person only)

Details: The training will cover topics related to: 

• Closure process
• Modifications to continuing obligations
• Long-term stewardship
• Working with the DNR

Attend via Zoom: Register to attend by Zoom

Contact: In-person attendees, RSVP by January 19 to Coreen Fallat: coreenr.fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581.

April 21, 2026

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

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.