Ecological  Revitalization  Database Fact Sheet
Introduction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Superfund Remediation and
Technology Innovation (OSRTI), Technology Innovation and Field Services Division (TIFSD) is
interested in providing federal and state project managers and others with timely information
about developments in the field of hazardous waste clean-up. To support this goal, EPA
previously developed eight on-line remediation databases, which are available on the
Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN) Web site (www.cluin.org).  EPA has
recently developed two new on-line databases to summarize timely information about the
use of ecological revitalization and nanotechnologies at contaminated properties. This fact
sheet introduces the ecological revitalization database.
                       |—1 Estuary/Marsh/Mudflat/
                       J Tidal Wetland/Wetland
                       -] Grassland/Meadow/
                         Prairie/Woodland

                       H Lake/Pond/River/Stream

                       Q Beach/Open Water/Shoreline
                                               Background Information
                                               Ecological revitalization refers to the process of returning
                                               land from a contaminated state to one that supports a
                                               functioning and sustainable habitat.  This database contains
                                               information about completed and on-going projects where
    Types of Habitats Created or Restored at Database Sites        ecological revitalization was involved in solutions to various
environmental concerns. To gather this information, sites were identified where ecological revitalization has either
already been established, or where ecological revitalization is planned to aid the cleanup process. The profiles
were prepared using information provided on EPA Web sites and by site or project managers. As of November
2009, 99 project profiles on ecological revitalization were included in the database. These profiles provide
information on site history, contaminants of concern and the ecological revitalization approach taken at each  site.
Technical considerations, long-term stewardship and operation and maintenance requirements are also included.
A main focus of this database is to highlight any habitats that are created or restored on an entire property or on
a portion of a property through ecological revitalization (for example, wetland, grassland or stream, etc.).  The pie
chart (upper left) shows the types of habitats created or restored and their corresponding percentages across the
99 sites included in the database (note:  each site may have one or more types of habitats created or restored as
a result of ecological revitalization). The ecological revitalization database can be found on the Hazardous Waste
Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN) Web site at www.clu-in.org/products/ecorev/.

How Can I  Share Information on Additional Projects and Sites?

                     EPA is continuing its efforts to examine trends in the use of ecological revitalization. Areas
                     of particular interest include remedial technologies, performance, habitats created or
                     restored, soil amendments and lessons learned.  As further information is obtained,  EPA
                     plans to update and expand this Web site with new ecological revitalization project profiles
                     and update information about existing  project profiles. To share information on new or
                     existing sites, contact John Quander, EPA, by telephone at (703) 603-71 98, or by e-mail at
                     quander.john@epa.gov.
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            Ecological  Revitalization  Database

   This fact sheet describes a new on-line Ecological Revitalization database that is available on the Hazardous
   Waste Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN) Web site (www.cluin.org) sponsored by the U.S. Environmental
   Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI), Technology
   Innovation and Field Services Division (TIFSD). For additional information on the Ecological Revitalization
   database, or any of the ten remediation databases featured on this web site, visit the following web links:
      Ecological Revitalization (NEW)
      www.clu-in.org/products/ecorev/

      Nanotechnology (NEW)
      www.clu-in.org/products/nano/

      Phytotechnology
      www.clu-in.org/products/phyto/

      In Situ Chemical Oxidation
      www.clu-in.org/products/chemox/

      Remediation Technology Demonstration
      www.clu-in.org/products/demos/
                                                 •  In Situ Flushing
                                                   www.clu-in.org/products/isf/

                                                 *  Fractured Bedrock
                                                   www.clu-in.org/fracrock/

                                                 *  MtBE Treatment
                                                   www.clu-in.org/products/mtbe/

                                                 *  Alternative Landfill Covers
                                                   www.clu-in.org/products/altcovers/

                                                 *  In Situ Thermal Treatment
                                                   www.clu-in.org/products/thermal/

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