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Brownfields: Redevelopment Opportunities

Brownfields are abandoned commercial or industrial properties where reuse is complicated by potential or actual contamination. Cleanup and redevelopment of a brownfield may be challenging, but the Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program can help. Here you’ll find information and resources for cleaning up and redeveloping your community blight into valuable property.

Understanding brownfields & redevelopment

What is a brownfield? What does it take to cleanup and reuse it?

Help for local governments

Convert your community liability into a profitable asset.

Help for property owners, buyers & developers

Dealing with property contamination? The DNR can help.

Lender resources

Liability exemption information for lending institutions.

Grants, reimbursements & loans

Don’t let costs stop you – financial resources may be available.

Liability protection - your rights and responsibilities

Learn about Wisconsin and federal liability exemptions.

Success stories

See examples of successful brownfield redevelopment across Wisconsin.

Environmental contamination & cleanup

Technical information and resources about contamination: soil, sediment, vapor intrusion, petroleum.

Green team assistance

DNR staff are your "Green Team" - ready to assist with your brownfields project.
Green team assistance

Vapor intrusion prevention & partnership (VIPPI)

Hidden risks from former dry cleaners - tools for local governments and communities.
Vapor intrusion prevention & partnership (VIPPI)

Trainings & Presentations

Webinars and conferences about environmental contamination and cleanup.
Trainings & Presentations

Database & GIS mapping tools

Find information about contaminated property: BRRTS and RR Sites Map.
Database & GIS mapping tools

Publications & forms

Search and download helpful publications and forms.
Publications & forms

Remediation & Redevelopment Program

RR Program: overseeing environmental contamination investigation and cleanup.
Remediation & Redevelopment Program

Public input opportunities

Current public hearings, meetings and opportunities to comment on RR Program guidance.
Public input opportunities

External advisory groups

Stakeholder groups engaged in policy development related to contamination and cleanup.
External advisory groups