2026 Arizona Brownfields Conference

Hosted by U.S. EPA Region 9, Arizona DEQ and the Center for Creative Land Recycling, the 2026 Arizona Brownfields Conference is a two day event dedicated to transforming vacant, contaminated and underutilized land to a beneficial reuse informed by your community needs! Day one will cover the basics, from identifying brownfields to funding your project and managing local, state and federal requirements. Then, tour cleanup sites, success stories & opportunity areas to see the process come to life. On day two, dive deeper into pathways to redevelopment and join implementation lab group activities to put your learnings to use!

Registration Rates:

Students: Free

Government/Nonprofit: $95 Early Bird, $125 Regular

Business: $200 Early Bird, $250 Regular

Registration includes a mobile tour on Day 1 and light breakfast and lunch on both days of the conference.

You'll have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into technical assistance resources, funding avenues, and strategies from organizations such as ADEQ, CCLR, and other sources. Learn lessons directly from communities that have successfully undergone the land reuse process. Connect with networks that will support and inspire your journey.

Info: Topics: What Is a Brownfield?, Liability, Site Conditions & Due Diligence Basics, Site Prioritization, Community Engagement & Visioning, Funding Pathways, and Reuse Planning

Info: Location TBA

Info: Choose one of the following: Site Prioritization & Criteria, Funding Strategy & Sequencing, Community Visioning & Roadmap Tools, or Remediation & Redevelopment through ADEQ

Info: Switch and choose one of the following: Site Prioritization & Criteria, Funding Strategy & Sequencing, Community Visioning & Roadmap Tools, or Remediation & Redevelopment through ADEQ

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Host or Publisher Center for Creative Land Recycling