Revitalizing Brownfields in the Wenatchee Valley
The Wenatchee Valley’s long history of agricultural industries includes processing facilities, warehouses, and orchards. These facilities, and everyday businesses like dry cleaners and gas stations, can leave behind contamination that can be a barrier to redevelopment and reuse of properties.
In 2020, three agencies—the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority, the City of Wenatchee, and the City of Rock Island—were awarded an Assessment Coalition Grant from the EPA.
The Port used the Assessment Coalition Grant to inventory valuable land for potential reuse. The Port then partnered with municipalities and private landowners to conduct due diligence activities, environmental analyses, and develop cleanup plans.
By providing a clear path to remediation for participating property owners and by repurposing unusable properties, this grant project helped contribute to the revitalization of the region and open new opportunities for amenities, businesses, and economic development.
Check out the Project Documents section for a timeline of the grant activities and summary of funding usage.
