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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
City of Galesburg earns $1 million-plus in EPA grants
The City of Galesburg has announced it has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to receive two Brownfield Grants totaling $1,213,600, according to a news release. The awards include a $500,000 Assessment Grant and a $713,600 Cleanup Grant through the EPA Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization. These funds will help address the environmental impacts of historically contaminated properties, paving the way for community revitalization and economic development. The city has been notified of the awards and is now working to submit all required documentation. It is anticipated that the project period for both grants will be Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2029, although the entire time frame may not be required for project completion. Cleanup Grant: Remediation of the Former Knox Laundry Site The $713,600 Cleanup Grant will support environmental remediation efforts at the former Knox Laundry site, located at the property previously known as 57 N. Kellogg St./332 E. Ferris St. Operated as a retail laundry since 1898 and later expanded into a multi-story dry-cleaning facility, the property was vacated and condemned due to its deteriorated condition and ultimately demolished by court order in 2006–2007. Terminating the business operations and removing former structures has stopped the potential for any continuing releases of contamination into our environment, but until the site is fully remediated, the potential for redevelopment is very limited. The city plans to use grant funds to address remaining contamination, specifically targeting soils impacted above saturation limits. The project will include treatment of affected areas and installation of an engineered barrier, such as pavement, to safely limit potential exposure and prepare the site for future redevelopment. Assessment Grant: Evaluating Brownfield Sites for Redevelopment The $500,000 Assessment Grant will be used to evaluate and plan for the safe reuse of properties with suspected contamination. Key sites identified for initial assessment include: Former Broadview Hotel (29 Public Square): Demolished by court order because of safety violations, this property hosted various businesses, including a filling station dating back to 1927. Former Tucker's Printing Company (175, 179, 193 N. Cherry St.): Recently demolished in 2024 after a second major fire, the site has a long industrial history that raises environmental concerns. Pending available funding, additional priority sites will be selected from a Brownfields Inventory developed in 2023 by Kansas State University's Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) program and environmental consultants at Terracon. A Step Toward a Safer, Stronger Community 'We are honored by the EPA's selection and grateful for their support in helping us turn these underutilized properties into assets for the community,' said Steve Gugliotta, director of community development. 'These grants will help improve environmental safety, promote redevelopment, and attract future investment to our city.' In addition to funding, the city will benefit from ongoing EPA technical assistance throughout the project period. The Assessment Grant will support efforts to identify and evaluate hazardous materials, while the Cleanup Grant will directly support the mitigation of contaminants and site improvements—ultimately fostering new development opportunities and enhancing public health. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
National Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
AECOM awarded a more than $80 million environmental remediation contract for Vandenberg Space Force Base in California
Article content DALLAS — AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that it has been awarded an Optimized Remediation Contract (ORC) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Los Angeles District to provide environmental remediation services at Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's Central Coast. The 10-year, $81.3-million single award is one of the largest optimized remediation contracts awarded by the USACE Los Angeles District, reinforcing AECOM's position as a trusted partner in delivering mission-critical solutions. Article content Article content 'We are honored to expand our long-standing relationship with the Department of Defense and lead this critical work at Vandenberg Space Force Base,' said Frank Sweet, chief executive of AECOM's global Environment business. 'Through innovative, sustainable remediation solutions, we're helping to restore natural systems and deliver impactful environmental outcomes that align with our clients' long-term goals.' The contract includes a range of remediation and management activities at 60 sites throughout the base. Additionally, state-of-the-art digital tools will be utilized to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting, resulting in an optimized approach to site remediation. Article content 'As the sole contractor for this project, our team's deep experience delivering complex environmental solutions across California and for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers uniquely positions us to support this mission,' said Matt Crane, Chief Executive of AECOM's U.S. West Region. 'By leveraging the principles of our Sustainable Legacies strategy and applying cutting-edge digital innovations, we are accelerating progress toward lasting restoration at Vandenberg Space Force Base.' 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Medscape
13-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Asthma Funding Cuts Hit Underserved Communities
Recently announced federal funding cuts for asthma care in high-risk areas in Massachusetts highlight the short- and long-term effect of the dissolution of support programs for public health at the community level. The nearly $1 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to the Department of Public Health (DPH) was intended to 'support in-home environmental remediations, such as mold removal and improved ventilation,' according to a statement from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 'The loss of this funding is critically significant for the individuals enrolled in the program,' said a spokesperson for the Massachusetts DPH in an interview. 'The termination of this funding will negatively impact opportunities to replicate and expand this model to other communities,' the spokesperson added. In the short-term, 'the funding was intended to improve asthma outcomes for individuals and families by creating asthma-friendly conditions at home and helping individuals enrolled in the program better manage their asthma,' the spokesperson told Medscape Medical News . In the long term, the funding was intended to address housing quality issues and increase awareness among residents and community organizations about environmental health and the effect of indoor air quality on asthma management and control, the spokesperson said. A recent report from the American Lung Association gave Hampden County, Massachusetts, a grade of C on air quality. 'The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) looked at a variety of factors beyond only air quality to select a partner organization in this work, including overall asthma burden in the communities where this work would occur, with an emphasis on Massachusetts' Environmental Justice Communities,' according to the spokesperson. Revitalize Community Development Corporation in Springfield, Massachusetts, was selected as a partner organization. Irreplaceable Resources The state was relying on the federal funding to implement the program, the spokesperson told Medscape Medical News . 'The state is not able to replace the millions of dollars in federal funding being terminated by the Trump Administration,' the spokesperson said. However, 'we remain committed to continuing our efforts to improve air quality and reduce respiratory illnesses and asthma, including through enhanced air monitoring, strong public health protections from pollution, and planting more trees in urban areas,' the spokesperson added. Takeaways for Clinicians in High-Risk Areas For patients with asthma who live in high-risk locations with poor air quality and other environmental factors, clinicians should continue to treat patients in alignment with the latest guidelines the spokesperson said. This includes discussing environmental factors and triggers in controlling asthma symptoms, raising patient awareness of the short- and long-term effects of poor air quality on asthma, and helping them build strategies to mitigate these effects, the spokesperson added.
