Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR)

Tribal reservations and ancestral tribal lands have suffered from a disproportionate share of pollution. Brownfield grants from U.S. EPA and States can help tribes assess and remove contamination from a variety of sites including:

Join us at this new #webinar to explore innovative, nature-based solutions (NBS) to contaminated site remediation. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gZTuM6it This session will delve into powerful tools like mycoremediation and phytoremediation, which harness fungi and plants to break down pollutants and restore ecological health. Our experts will also discuss the critical intersection of environmental justice and NBS —ensuring impacted communities have a voice in clean-up efforts and benefit from revitalized landscapes. Additionally, we will examine the growing field of workforce development in ecosystem-based clean-up, focusing on how training and educational opportunities can build local expertise and promote #green jobs.

Many Alaska Native and Native American Tribes and Tribal Entities are leading the way in environmental cleanup and stewardship. In Arizona, The Salt River Pima Maricopa Tribe used EPA brownfield grants to clean up an illegal dump, transforming it to a native plant demonstration garden. While the White Mountain Apache Tribe has used EPA brownfield grants to assess and remediate lead and asbestos from abandoned cabins. In California, the Native American Health Center utilized a DTSC ECRG grant to prepare for a new health clinic and affordable housing project in Oakland. In Idaho, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe has applied for a Community Change Grant and EPA Revitalization Funding to transform a former brownfield into a park. Does your Tribe have an inspiring story of brownfield success? Share it with us!

CCLR has saved the best for last! Our last #webinar of 2024 will explore innovative, nature-based solutions (NBS) to contaminated site remediation. Join us on Wednesday Dec. 11th to delve into powerful tools like mycoremediation and phytoremediation, which harness fungi and plants to break down pollutants and restore ecological health. Our experts will also discuss the critical intersection of environmental justice and NBS —ensuring impacted communities have a voice in clean-up efforts and benefit from revitalized landscapes. Additionally, we will examine the growing field of workforce development in ecosystem-based clean-up, focusing on how training and educational opportunities can build local expertise and promote #green jobs. Register now: https://loom.ly/UrHkSW8

TOMORROW! CCLR and the Center for Community Energy and Environmental Justice (CCEEJ) will supply a comprehensive framework for attendees to walk away with a closer and more tangible understanding of the significance of #communityengagement in #brownfield projects Register now: https://loom.ly/lh40wK0

Federally recognized tribes can apply for EPA Brownfield 128a cooperative agreements until Dec. 13th! Section 128a, also known as the EPA State and Tribal Response Programs, are non-competitive capacity building programs that can fund a variety of brownfield program elements and enhance other environmental programs. Contact CCLR for free technical assistance if you think establishing or getting assistance with a 128a Program is right for your tribe! https://loom.ly/iiJloQU

Mark your calendars for this upcoming webinar from the Center for Community Progress! The Road Ahead for Land Banks: Opportunities for Growth and Greater Equity Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 12:00 PM ET | Register here: https://loom.ly/K-26ARM Join this webinar to: - Hear about innovative programs land banks implemented to advance equity in addressing vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties - Discover key findings from the 2023 State of Land Banking Survey - Learn new strategies to better address communities’ changing needs through land banking

#EquitableBrownfieldReusePrinciple: Share Leadership & Decision-Making Power Reimagining the Pole Yard #Brownfield site was a collaborative effort between the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and the City of Plummer. Extensive community engagement created opportunities for diverse voices to be represented in the end use vision! Watch our video about the Plummer Pole Yard & Equitable Brownfield Redevelopment: https://lnkd.in/gB6nnwCm

November is an important time to recognize and honor the cultures, contributions, and histories of Indigenous peoples across the United States. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth invites reflection on the deep relationships between Indigenous communities and the land they have stewarded for thousands of years. Keep reading about Traditional Ecological Knowledge and #Brownfields on CCLR's blog: https://lnkd.in/gE66ndBK

Join the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) in partnership with the CA Department of Toxic Substances Control next Thursday 11/14 at 12pm PT for their upcoming webinar! Lunch & Learn: Writing a Successful Workplan DTSC's Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Lunch and Learn: Writing a Successful Work Plan November 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM PT Join California's Department of Toxic Substances Control for an upcoming virtual event! They will explore essential strategies for crafting effective work plans to accompany your Technical Assistance Grant tasks, budget, and timeline. Gain insight on proposed activities, ask questions, and strengthen your project. This online webinar is open to all prospective TAG applicants and current TAG awardees. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gETE27sr Find more information on the DTSC TAG program here: https://dtsc.ca.gov/tag/