Wisconsin Governor on ARRA Funds for Environmental Clean Up

June 22, 2009 -- MADISON - Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced $5.6 million, bolstered by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, to address brownfield sites, create jobs, stimulate local economies and improve public health in Wisconsin.

“These funds will help us put people to work in Wisconsin while also improving public health and the environment,” Governor Doyle said. “Brownfield clean up projects revitalize areas that may be contaminated, creating opportunities for future construction projects and job growth.”

The state is receiving $2 million in ARRA funds that will be allocated through competitive grants from Wisconsin’s brownfield state revolving loan fund. The total allotment for brownfields programs funded nationwide in the Recovery Act was $4 million – of which Wisconsin was awarded half.

In addition to the ARRA funds, the following Wisconsin brownfield projects will receive a total of $3.6 million:

Baraboo
· $200,000 hazardous substances assessment grant for at least five sites

Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee
· $200,000 grant to conduct at least six site assessments
· $200,000 grant to assess properties with potential petroleum contamination.
· Three $200,000 hazardous substances cleanup grants to address properties at 104 E. Nash St., 2055-63 N. 30th St., and 31st Street and Galena
· $1 million revolving loan fund grant to support cleanup activities

Wauwatosa
· $200,000 grant to assess 22 properties
· $200,000 grant to assess properties with potential petroleum contamination

Additional Fund for Projects Throughout the State
· $1 million in federal funds will be distributed by the DNR to more than 50 properties throughout the state to assess hazardous substances and petroleum contamination

Source: Wisconsin Governor