OCWCOG’s Community and Economic Development staff assists communities with land use, transportation, facilities, and services planning. Our services include facilitation, visioning and goal setting, research, scenario development, alternatives analysis, and public involvement.

Linn Benton Brownfields Coalition Grant –

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected seven Oregon projects to receive funding in FY23. Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) was the recipient of a $1 million Coalition Grant. This grant will support environmental assessments, clean-up plans, site reuse plans, a public involvement plan, and a variety of community engagement activities. The primary objective of this project is to identify and characterize contamination at key sites, and work with property owners to position them for redevelopment aligned with community needs. The grant period is October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2027.

What is a Brownfield? Brownfields are real property, the expansion, development or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.

Property owners interested in the program should submit a Site Nomination Form (LINKED HERE) or if you have any questions please reach out to Justin Peterson (Jpeterson@ocwcog.org).

We are actively monitoring the federal funding freeze and other federal updates to identify any impacts to our funding for this program.

Brownfield Advisory Committee (BAC) Membership