West Virginia Brownfields

For our Ohio County friends, there is a community meeting on Friday morning at the Ohio County Public Library about flood resilience and mitigation efforts. Please pass along to anyone who can benefit.

🚨Reminder!🚨 Now accepting submissions for the WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference Poster Session. Brief descriptions of your program, project, or research for this year’s gallery are due this Friday! If approved, you will turn this content into a poster to be showcased in Summersville on September 10-12. Find more information and submit your work for consideration at this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6uQzjB0fVAdojbYgf7FgsUVb32RiSriv8OHwgQLEvM3tvg/viewform

Assessment Grants provide support for initiating the redevelopment process through planning and preparation.

Thanks to our student workers (and Bucky😝) who taught us how to improve our social media presence and the content we post! You may see some changes to our profiles soon…👀 Enjoy some photos from the workshop including a demonstration on how to get Bucky’s good side!

Learn about redlining in American cities and examine how communities can use to mitigate past harms, eliminate health risks, unravel systemic racism, and move toward , and communities for all.

Register Here: https://www.cclr.org/events/events/redlining-to-greenlining

Deadlines are coming up for award nominations, poster session idea submissions, and early-bird discounts on registration! Make sure you're not missing out on the annual West Virginia Brownfields & Main Street Conference!

2024 Conference Updates 🤠 - https://mailchi.mp/78bc64657d45/2024conferenceupdates

Another type of EPA Brownfield Grant is a Multipurpose Grant. These grants are best utilized by communities with multiple brownfields being redeveloped in a concentrated area.

In the July 2024 issue of the Brownfields Insider, discover highlights from the Building Removal and Renovation Initiative, the Virginia Brownfields Conference, technical assistance opportunities, webinars, and more!



Brownfields Insider | July 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/4d6aebd6775f/brownfieldsinsiderjuly2024

The 2024 West Virginia Brownfields Conference is happening in Summersville, WV from September 10th-12th. Early-bird rates are available through August 9 so snag your spot today! Be sure to check out our great conference add-ons, including mobile workshops, EPA trainings, an emergency response scenario, and the annual Women in Brownfields networking breakfast.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-west-virginia-brownfields-main-street-conference-registration-914671566277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Congratulations to Wellsburg and Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority on receiving this $750K downtown redevelopment award for Town Square! Ray Moeller spoke about Downtown Appalachia's involvement with the project at last week's community block party. We can't wait to see the finished product!

Wellsburg awarded $750,000 for Town Square revitalization Wellsburg awarded $750,000 for Town Square revitalization

There are several different EPA Brownfield Grants, and Cleanup Grants are one of them!

We love our EPA pals!

ACT NOW to Address Abandoned Buildings - https://mailchi.mp/ee2b16efd087/act-now-to-address-abandoned-buildings

There are countless benefits to brownfields redevelopment and the community impact is certainly one of them!

In a world where cleaning up the streets and the pursuit of environmental justice is more than a full-time job, a hero can be anyone. When that bat signal hits the sky, someone needs to answer the call. Whether you’re on a team of many or a team of one, Mid-Atlantic TAB has the tools for your redevelopment utility belt.

Join us to learn how to help your town navigate the brownfield redevelopment process. You will find resources available to help even the smallest towns clean up and redevelop vacant and dilapidated buildings, which can lead to improved aesthetics and much needed community assets.

Register here: https://wvu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUoc-upqzsiH9N5s08mk74smsiYVbfWjBcQ #/registration

The EPA Brownfields Program is an excellent resource for obtaining grants and technical assistance.

Brownfields Insider | June 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/736174b8dbc6/brownfields-insider-june2024

This week, we recognized two of our student employees who recently graduated from West Virginia University. Ella's degree is in painting with a minor in psychology. Haley double majored in political science and international studies with a minor in agricultural and natural resources law. We are very proud of both of them and wish them the best of luck with the next chapter. Congratulations, Ella and Haley! You have bright futures ahead of you!

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Join the Center for Creative Land Recycling on June 6, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET for a national webinar on workplans for EPA Brownfields Grants! Are you a Brownfields cooperative agreement recipient (CAR) or a potential future one (planning to apply for FY25 grant cycle) seeking clarity on how to effectively develop and/or modify a workplan for your project or who may be doing a workplan for the first time? Look no further! In this webinar, CCLR will delve into the essential components of crafting a comprehensive workplan that aligns with EPA guidelines and maximizes the impact of your grant. Learn why workplans are crucial, how to tailor them to your unique needs, and why they serve as dynamic documents meant to evolve alongside your project. Discover the importance of collaboration with EPA project officers in finalizing your workplan, ensuring a seamless ex*****on of your Brownfields grants. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your grant management skills and optimize your brownfields successes!

Register today: https://www.cclr.org/events/events/dynamic-blueprints-a-game-plan-for-your-work-plan

Debriefs are an excellent tool that should be utilized to improve unsuccessful grant applications.

The WV Brownfield Awards recognize the hard work and great achievements in brownfields redevelopment from across the state. These awards recognize individuals and communities who have made major contributions to the redevelopment of brownfields in West Virginia. Nominations are due on July 19.

Read more about the awards and submit nominations here: https://wvbrownfields.org/2024-wv-brownfield-award-nominations/

Don't miss out on this two-part webinar! Register here: https://wvu.zoom.us/.../tJIpdu6pqT8rEtCzaVGAhKV6HjsaUayN5LRN

Join TAB for a two-part webinar that will assist your community in understanding how to assess climate risk during the redevelopment process, adjust your project to integrate beneficial practices, improve your EPA grant applications, and strengthen your community’s resilience.

Join KSU TAB on June 12 at 2 PM (ET) for a 201 webinar about tips on writing a competitive EPA job training proposal!

Register now at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qceqtrzwoGtw0Tpy-I5kNjG8NxD5B4pK0 #/registration.

The 2024 Virginia Brownfields Conference is happening in Lynchburg, VA from June 25th-27th.

Get more information and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-virginia-brownfields-conference-registration-809195935827

Check out these free, in-person workshops being put on by Generation WV!

For more information: https://generationwv.org/generation-west-virginia-to-host-project-planning-workshops-to-advance-digital-inclusion-in-west-virginia/

To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiddAHXyUcCDVmrlkKZy3uzbMYb_1FR_JTtjHFrKdN_OMAaQ/viewform

Generation West Virginia

There are a wide variety of funding opportunities for brownfields, several of which are provided by the EPA.

Join KSU TAB on May 23 at 2 PM (ET) for a 101 webinar about establishing a successful brownfields job training program!

Register now at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdu6trDMpEt3Bk1iFEaqH6zfb7SESEnzB #/registration.

Register for NACo’s upcoming Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC) National Network learning session: Beautifying Brownfields: An Unexpected Opportunity for Your Coal Community. While brownfields properties are typically abandoned or blighted structures, they can also be a building block for revitalization. Join and learn how key resources can support brownfield redevelopment projects in energy communities. This learning session will feature technical assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and innovative brownfields projects in coal-impacted communities. This event is happening May 23, 2024, 2 - 3 p.m. EDT.

Register here: https://www.naco.org/event/beautifying-brownfields-unexpected-opportunity-your-coal-community

Register for this free brownfields program bootcamp! This is an 8-week course with a comprehensive introduction to brownfields. Register by this Sunday, May 19th.

Register here: https://localinfrastructure.org/application-bootcamp/brownfields-registration/