Redeveloping Oregon’s Brownfields.
Across Oregon, communities are turning blighted and underutilized properties into housing, commercial centers, industrial hubs, and public spaces. Brownfields redevelopment strengthens local economies, protects public health, and advances sustainable growth.
The Northwest Environmental Business Council is proud to present the Oregon Brownfields Conference in partnership with Business Oregon and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), with participation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Together, these agencies and industry leaders help shape the policies, funding tools, and regulatory pathways that make redevelopment possible.
This two-day conference convenes regulators, developers, consultants, public officials, and community leaders to share practical strategies and real-world project experience.
Real Examples. Practical Solutions.
Whether you are new to brownfields or a seasoned practitioner, this conference provides a clear, step-by-step look at the redevelopment process:
- Site identification and environmental assessment
- Cleanup strategies and regulatory coordination
- Liability management and legal protections
- Funding, grants, and creative financing tools
- Public-private partnerships
- Community engagement and long-term reuse planning
Sessions feature experienced practitioners alongside state and federal program leaders — offering attendees both implementation insight and regulatory perspective.
Who Should Attend?
If you are working to revitalize contaminated or underutilized properties — or supporting those who are — this conference is for you. Attendees include:
- Local, state, federal, and tribal government officials
- Economic development professionals
- Real estate developers and investors
- Environmental consultants, engineers, and contractors
- Financial institutions, insurers, and risk management professionals
- Attorneys specializing in environmental and real estate law
- Community and nonprofit leaders
