Land
Revitalization
Our Team
Regions (and States) Regional Contact
EPA Headquarters
Region 1
(CT, ME, MA, NH, Rl,
VT)
Region 2
(NY, NJ, Puerto Rico,
U.S. Virgin Islands)
Region 3
(DE, DC, MD, PA, VA,
WV)
Region 4
(AL, FL, GA, KY, MS,
NC, SC, TN)
Region 5
(IL, IN, Ml , MN, OH,
Wl)
Region 6
(AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
Region 7
(IA, KS, MO, NE)
Region 8
(CO, MT, ND, SD, UT,
WY)
Region 9
(AZ, CA, HI, NV,
Amer. Samoa, Guam)
Region 10
(AK, ID, OR, WA)
Patricia Overmeyer
overmeyer.patricia@epa.gov
202-566-2774
John Podgurski
podgurski.john@epa.gov
617-918-1296
Alison Devine
devine.alison@epa.gov
212-637-4158
Christopher Thomas
thomas.christopher@epa.gov
215-814-5555
Philip Vorsatz
vorsatz.philip@epa.gov
404-562-8789
Jim Van Der Kloot
vanderkloot.james@epa.gov
312-353-3161
Karen Peycke
peycke.karen@epa.gov
214-665-7273
Whitney Rawls
rawls.whitney@epa.gov
913-551-7678
NatMiullo
muillo.nat@epa.gov
303-312-6233
Carolyn Douglas
douglas.carolyn@epa.gov
415-972-3188
Tim Brincefield
brincefield.timothy@epa.gov
206-553-2100
OSWER Program Office Coordinators
Program Office Coordinator Contact
Office of Resource
Conservation and
Recovery
Office of Superfund
Remediation and
Technology Innovation
Office of Underground
Storage Tanks
Office of Federal
Facilities Restoration
and Reuse
Sara Rasmussen
rasmussen.sara@epa.gov
703-308-8399
Melissa Friedland
friedland.melissa@epa.gov
703-603-8864
Robin Hughes
hughes.robin@epa.gov
703-603-7149
Ellen Treimel
treimel.ellen@epa.gov
703-603-0720
For More Information
Please visit us at http://www.epa.gov/landrevitalization/
to find additional information highlighting recent projects
promoting our program priorities and approaches.
Materials available online include "Land Revitalization
Success Stories," which showcases real-world
examples, and a collection of "Land Revitalization Fact
Sheets" that explore a variety of topics pertaining to land
revitalization.
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
OSWER Land
Revitalization
Program
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response
(5105T)
EPA 560-K-11-003
July 2011
www.epa.gov/brownfields/
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Land Revitalization Program Mission
Restore land and other natural resources into sustainable
community assets that maximize beneficial economic,
ecological and social uses and ensure protection of
human health and the environment.
Seven Priorities for EPA's Future
Taking Action on Climate Change
Improving Air Quality
Assuring the Safety of Chemicals
Cleaning Up Our Communities
Protecting America's Waters
Expanding the Conversation on
Environmentalism and Working for
Environmental Justice
Building Strong State and Tribal
Partnerships
Land Revitalization Priorities
Transit-Oriented Design Ctl ^J
Encouraging cleanup and redevelopment of properties
adjacent to transit centers reduces vehicle miles traveled
(VMT) and greenhouse gas emissions and makes efficient
use of existing infrastructure.
Renewable Energy C^J Md
Promoting formerly contaminated sites as the future home
of clean, non-carbon-based energy makes the most of site-
specific attributes and produces a local energy source.
Greener Cleanups £jj BB £j
Considering all environmental impacts (land, water, and
air) of remedy implementation and incorporating options to
minimize the environmental footprints of cleanup actions
creates greener sites.
Revitalization of Auto Sector Properties \
Emphasizing cleanup of abandoned auto sector sites
helps communities recover from auto sector dependence
and puts those communities back to work.
Community Agriculture Wn ^J IE@
Pursuing opportunities to use formerly contaminated land
for community gardens and urban agriculture creates
wide-ranging benefits to a community's economy, social
fabric, and health.
Green Infrastructure Ct3 Jj
Incorporating natural water retention systems into land
use planning supports long-term sustainability and
contributes to clean water.
Community Involvement JJO jg§
Engaging communities in the revitalization process leads
to more successful outcomes.
Environmental Justice H@
Ensuring the fair treatment and meaningful involvement
of all people in a community during land revitalization
projects helps create a healthy environment for everyone.
Partnerships [JJj
Collaborating with state, tribal, and local governments
leverages our expertise to bolster land revitalization
efforts nationwide. In addition, working with other federal
agencies to share information and resources most
efficiently benefits the public.
Land Revitalization Approach
Create a New Norm
We want sustainable approaches to remediation and
revitalization to become the norm throughout our cleanup
programs. The implementation of sustainable cleanup
and development techniques must be incorporated into
standard practices, guidance, codes, ordinances, and
laws at all levels of government to ensure mainstream
adaptation and long-term benefits.
Engage with Communities
We will foster stronger partnerships with stakeholders
and communities to address environmental issues and
promote their meaningful involvement in area-wide
planning, creating green jobs, and supporting other
strategies that will maximize the efficiency of site cleanup
efforts while helping revitalize communities.
Work for Environmental Justice
We will expand the conversation on environmentalism
by promoting community involvement and facilitate the
participation of all stakeholders in community revitalization
decisions.
Identify and Remove Barriers
We will identify and address the legal, financial and
information barriers that make adopting sustainable
cleanup and redevelopment approaches challenging.
Promote and Support Community-Based Projects
To expand our knowledge base we will support
demonstration projects that offer opportunities to test green
technologies and methods for sustainable development,
and pilot projects that provide opportunities to identify
successful approaches and share lessons learned.
Share and Track Success Stories
Knowledge of comprehensive sustainable land
revitalization approaches is needed to encourage the
implementation of our program and projects. Land
Revitalization Coordinators will address this need by
sharing success stories and lessons learned through
targeted outreach and educational efforts.
Develop and Enhance Federal Partnerships
To best leverage the resources and expertise available,
we will develop effective working relationships with our
federal partners.
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