Links and Resources
Grants and Loans
Federal Tax Incentives for Brownfield Cleanup
Information about various tax incentives and credits that support brownfield redevelopment.
Business Oregon's Brownfields Redevelopment Program
Financing opportunities to evaluate, clean up and redevelop brownfields in Oregon
Technical Assistance
The Portland Brownfield Program can provide technical assistance free of charge to property owners, developers and community members. Assistance is also available from:
Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC)
NEBC acts as an information clearinghouse by matching referrals to organizations and companies or individuals who need environmental services. Contact NEBC at 503-227-6361 or toll free at 888-609-6322.
Business Oregon (formerly Oregon Economic and Community Development Department)
EPA Brownfields
Brownfields Technology Support Center
EPA Data / GIS
Envirofacts Data Warehouse
Access to several EPA databases with information about environmental activities that may affect air, water and land
My Environment
A wide range of federal, state and local information about environmental conditions and features
Enviromapper
Interactive maps and aerial photography displaying facility-based information
Other Partners
Oregon DEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program Information
Northwest Environmental Business Council
USDA Rural Community Development
HUD Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants Program
NOAA Environmental Restoration and Assessment
Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust
Events and Information
National Brownfields Conference
Web page of the 2022 National Brownfields Conference, August 16-19, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK
PortlandMaps
A wide variety of data – including property size, zoning, and census information - for properties in the Portland Metropolitan Area
Chemicals and Cleanup Information
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Clear and concise descriptions of a long list of hazardous substances