Brownfields

The City of Oakridge has received a $500,000 Brownfield assessment grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to assess contamination levels of its old log ponds, and possibly reopen an old recreation facility.

The EPA has awarded half a million dollars to a coalition representing Eugene-Springfield and Lane County, for possible clean-up of former or potential…

Broken down and unused properties are more than just eye-sores—they may contain chemicals or other public health hazards. But testing for contaminates can…