St. George Tanaq Brownfields Assessment Project
The Brownfields Process
Learn how potential Brownfield sites are identified, reviewed, and assessed, and how the information collected can help guide future cleanup, reuse, and planning decisions.
From Identification to Future Planning
Brownfields work begins by identifying properties that may have environmental concerns. Potential sites are then reviewed and prioritized before assessment work begins. The information gathered through these assessments can help the community understand site conditions and consider appropriate next steps.
How Sites Are Assessed
How the Assessment Process Works
Every potential project site goes through a careful review process before environmental assessments begin. Community input, site history, and environmental information all help determine which locations will be selected for further evaluation.
#1
Identify Sites
Community input, local knowledge, historical records, and existing information help identify properties that may need further review.
#2
Review and Prioritize
Potential sites are reviewed using project criteria, environmental information, and community priorities to determine which properties should move forward.
#3
Complete Assessments
Environmental assessments are completed to learn more about site history, current conditions, and possible environmental concerns.
#4
Plan for the Future
Assessment results can help guide decisions about future cleanup, reuse, redevelopment, or other land-use opportunities.
Understanding Environmental Assessments
Environmental assessments help determine whether a property may have environmental concerns and whether additional investigation is needed.
Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment
A Phase I assessment looks at a property's history, records, current conditions, and past uses to identify possible environmental concerns. It generally does not include environmental sampling.
Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment
If additional investigation is needed, a Phase II assessment may include collecting and testing soil, water, sediment, or other samples to det
The type and level of assessment will depend on the conditions and needs of each selected site.