U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Assessment
A Coalition, led by the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG), including the Cities of Newport, Toledo; the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and Lincoln County, has been awarded a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant. (A brownfield is a property that is not being used to its full potential because of known or suspected environmental pollution.) The grant is intended to support brownfield redevelopment in developed areas within the Yaquina River watershed: the Cities of Newport and Toledo, and the areas of Lincoln County located near the Yaquina River between the cities.
A Coalition of partners will represent the interests of their jurisdictions and assist with community outreach and public involvement throughout the grant period. A Brownfields Advisory Committee garners input from local stakeholders and community representatives. The grant concludes in the fall of 2020. Additional information, Coalition partners, and resources are included below.
U.S. EPA Brownfield Coalition
| Personnel Name & Title | Agency | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Gepper Community and Economic Development Planner |
OCWCOG | jgepper@ocwcog.org |
| Onno Husing Planning Director |
Lincoln County | housing@co.lincoln.or.us |
| Craig Martin City Manager |
City of Toledo | manager@cityoftoledo.org |
| Rachel Cotton Associate Planner |
City of Newport | r.cotton@newportoregon.gov |
| Stewart Brannen Chief Executive Officer |
Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians | sbrannen@stbcorp.net |
| Caroline Bauman | Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County | ecdev@orcoast.com |
| Margaret Olson | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | olson.margaret@epa.gov |
| Mary Camarata | Department of Environmental Quality | mary.camarata@state.or.us |
| Leonard Farr Jr. | Stantec | Leonard.Farr@stantec.com |
Contact Us
Jeff Gepper
jgepper@ocwcog.org
541-924-8430
