Upcoming Events for February 2010
Alaska Forum on the Environment
February 8-12, 2010, Dena’ina Convention Center, Anchorage, Alaska
Advance notice: “The Alaska Forum on the Environment (AFE) is a statewide gathering of environmental professionals from government agencies, non-profit and for-profit businesses, community leaders, Alaskan youth, conservationists, biologists and community elders. The diversity of attendees sets this conference apart from any other. The 2010 event will be our twelfth year providing a strong educational foundation for all Alaskans and a unique opportunity to interact with others on environmental issues and challenges.
Over 1,700 people attend AFE to learn more about the environment and meet other Alaskans that work in the environmental field. The Planning Committee includes representatives from the: Environmental Protection Agency, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, US Navy, Mineral Management Service, Department of the Interior, CH2M Hill, ConocoPhillips, Ecology & Environment and many others. The Forum provides an opportunity for State, local, Federal, military, private, and Native leaders and professionals to come together and discuss the latest projects, processes, and issues that affect us here in Alaska.”
Washington Brownfields Forum
Tuesday, February 23, 2010, Parametrix, Auburn, Washington
Topic: Regional Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program – A transfer of development rights (TDR) program is a market-based mechanism that encourages the voluntary transfer of growth from places where a community would like to see less development, referred to as sending areas, to places where a community would like to see more development, referred to as receiving areas. The Regional Transfer of Development Rights Program is focused on four central Puget Sound counties (King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish), and the 71 cities within their boundaries.
Speakers: Ivan Miller, Puget Sound Regional Council
There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP at http://nebc.eroi.com/servlet/com.gcm.servlet.event.EventRegisterForm?commodityID=41681&command=cp&supplierID=781 or with Sue Moir (Sue@nebc.org). Forum activities are informal and open to all.
THE BIG DEAL: Atlanta 2010
March 23 & 24, 2010, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
“Ready, Set, Revitalize: New Energy for Brownfields!” is the theme of the summit. The National Brownfield Association is offering “cutting-edge, thought-provoking presentations that will focus on the theme of energizing brownfield development.” Topics include:
- Why Brownfields Matter More than Ever: Mature Markets, Tight Capital, Surplus Property, Surplus Property Disposition, Sustainable Development
- Targeted Markets: Ports, Waterways, Transportation Networks, Landfills
- Clean Energy Incentives in Brownfield Redevelopment
- Funding Incentives in Brownfield Transactions: Stimulus/Recovery Act Impacts, Bankruptcy Workouts
- State Brownfields Programs: Who is Getting it Right and Why
- Risk-Based Corrective Action: Perspectives in Environmental Risk Analysis
Brownfields: Clean up from Start to Finish Course
March 24-26, 2010, EOS Alliance (NWETC) Headquarters, Seattle, Washington
Course Description: “This course provides a complete overview of the Brownfields process, from an introduction to Brownfields, all the way through to redevelopment. Participants will become versed in funding the assessment, cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields, as well as the intricacies involved in managing a Federal grant. Those taking the class will be introduced to the basic concepts of Federal Brownfields law and become familiar with such terms as Bonafide Prospective Purchaser, All Appropriate Inquiry, etc. This course will delve into effective assessment techniques, will provide conceptual knowledge of current remediation practices, and the different approaches necessary to tackle rural and urban Brownfields sites. Attendees will be introduced to online resources useful in Brownfield grant writing and cleanup. Instruction will also consist of field trips to successful Brownfield remediation sites.”
Oregon Brownfields Conference & Awards Luncheon
April 6-7, 2010, Salem Conference Center, Salem, Oregon
Presented by Oregon Business Development Department, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, NEBC, and the Center for Creative Land Recycling, this conference will provide an exceptional learning and networking opportunity for those working to make contaminated properties economically viable for reuse. The Oregon Brownfields Conference is designed to target the educational needs of Brownfields practitioners – from long-time Brownfields professionals to those just entering into the process of transforming old contaminated sites into productive properties. The theme “Sleeves Rolled Up” reflects the hands-on, practical nature of this year’s event. More information soon. Download Oregon Brownfields Award Nomination Form. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen Homolac, 503-986-0191 or karen.homolac@state.or.us. For exhibit opportunities, contact Sue Moir, 503-227-6361 or sue@nebc.org.
