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Brownfields

The Western Brownfields Wire (WBWire)

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The Western Brownfields Wire (WBWire) is an EPA newsletter about brownfields assessment, cleanup and revitalization efforts in the western United States. This page contains recent versions from 2018, 2019 and 2020. Please email Stephanie Shen at shen.stephanie@epa.gov to get on our distribution list and receive the WBWire through email.    

Spring 2020

The spring edition of the WBWire contains some exciting grant award news, new funding and training opportunities, as well as two stories from Montana and Colorado that we hope you will enjoy.

Summer 2019

The 2019 spring and summer edition of the WBWire includes information about EPA’s Brownfields grant announcement, the 2019 Brownfields Training Conference in Los Angeles, CA, and new grant solicitations.

Fall 2018

The 2018 fall edition features the latest grant opportunities for EPA Brownfields grants, successful brownfields redevelopments in the west and upcoming training and resource opportunities.

Spring 2018

The Spring 2018  WBWire is focused on the BUILD Act, new brownfields grants in Region 8, technical assistance and successful projects.