Brownfield Environmental Assessments and Resources Webinar Series: What Kansas Communities Should Know

The Kansas Brownfields Program (KBP) in collaboration with the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program at Kansas State University (KSU TAB) invites YOU to attend a brownfield webinar series focusing on information for those entities who have completed, are completing, or are interested in Brownfield environmental assessments from KBP. 

Webinars are free but registration is required. 

Webinar 1: What are Phase I environmental site assessments and why are they important?

Date: Held Thursday, April 18, 2024

Topics will include: What is the purpose of a Phase I environmental site assessment? Why is performing a Phase I important? How long is a Phase I valid for? 

Webinar 2: What are Phase II environmental site assessments and asbestos and lead-based paint surveys? 

Date: Held Thursday May 9, 2024

Topics will include: What to expect if a follow-up Phase II is recommended? What types of sampling can be included in a Phase II? How to interpret Phase II findings?

Webinar 3: The Kansas Brownfields Program: Eligibility, Timeline and What to Expect.

Date: Held Thursday May 23, 2024

Topics will include: Kansas Brownfield Program eligibility, application walk-through, timelines, and post assessment next steps. 

Webinar 4: Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program -  Resources for Redevelopment

Date: Held Thursday June 6, 2024

This webinar will discuss the free services KSU TAB offers to assist with brownfield redevelopment, such as redevelopment visioning, market analyses, resource roadmaps, e-tools for site inventories and EPA brownfield grant writing, workshops, and more.

Who Should Attend: Local government officials (community, county), economic and community development organizations, not-for-profit entities, and any other eligible applicants (such as private citizens that have support from local units of government or non-profit organizations) intending to apply for KBP Brownfields assessments.