Arsenic in soil complicates country club remediation
November 19, 2014
Arsenic used in herbicides and fertilizer on the course grounds had found its way into the soil.
Stream remediation creates environmental debate
November 18, 2014
Maryland is currently undergoing a large-scale effort to reduce pollution in rivers and streams leading to Chesapeake Bay.
Alaskan miners find conflict with EPA over permits
November 14, 2014
Both mining and oil and gas industry stakeholders are concerned by the EPA's decision to forgo environmental analysis by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Ithaca Gun Factory brownfield nearing end of remediation
November 14, 2014
Plans have been drawn up that include 45 townhouse units on the site in addition to a public park.
Former West Virginia industrial site eyed for commercial development
November 12, 2014
The site, owned by Union Carbide Corp., operated as a warehouse and drum storage facility from the early 1940s until the late 1990s.
Measured approach to environmental regulation helped reclaim Mississippi river
November 11, 2014
Before the passage of the Clean Water Act, the Mississippi River paid the price for the state's economic progress.
Hydraulic fracturing to begin in Illinois
November 7, 2014
Oil and gas drillers will be able to apply for permits to begin production in the state within the coming months.
Proposed D.C. stadium site requires significant remediation efforts
November 7, 2014
D.C. United may soon have a new 20,000 seat stadium that could revitalize a struggling industrial area.
Remediation of Colorado missile sites moves forward
November 5, 2014
Remediation efforts to remove trichlorethylene from the soil surrounding three missile silos are underway.
Waterfront oil storage facilities are vulnerable to extreme weather
November 5, 2014
Historical concentration of industrial activity near ports and rivers has left potential environmental liabilities in many East Coast cities.
TCEQ Adopts Expedited Air Permitting
November 3, 2014
On October 22, 2104, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) adopted rules to implement…
Landfill remediation considered key aspect of community’s economic growth
November 3, 2014
Somerville Mayor Brian Gallagher estimated that the remediation and development of the property could add an additional $300 million to $500 million to his community's tax base.
Former Siemens site progress draws criticism from local stakeholders
October 30, 2014
Failure to address remediation in a timely and cost-efficient manner can negatively impact an organization's public image, as well cause a drain on local economies.
Milwaukee’s 30th St. Corridor brownfields targeted for development
October 27, 2014
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is addressing Milwaukee's 30th St. Corridor as part of his "Transform Milwaukee" effort.
SPCC updates ease compliance requirements for farms
October 27, 2014
Under the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, the EPA is exempting more facilities from its Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule.