Walker County recently launched a new program to identify and develop cleanup plans for up to 30 brownfield sites in the community. Funding is available to conduct a non-intrusive assessment of environmental conditions at a potential brownfield site, and, if needed, develop a plan for cleanup.
Property owners who wish to submit an application to be considered for assessment can download the form, fill it out and send it to Stephanie Watkins, Project Manager, at development@walkerga.us.
Check out our brochure with additional details about the program!
INFORMATION:
- Walker County Brownfields Community Involvement Plan (March 2023)
IN THE NEWS:
- Walker County to Launch Brownfields Assessment Program (May 23, 2022)
- EPA awards Walker County $500,000 to assess brownfield sites (May 23, 2022 – Walker County Messenger)
- EPA Awards $500,000 Grant to Walker County (May 23, 2022 – WDEF News 12)
- Federal grant awarded to study brownfield impact in Chickamauga, LaFayette, Rossville (May 23, 2022 – NewsChannel 9)
- Half a million dollars in grant money coming to Walker County (May 24, 2022 – Local 3 News)
- Walker County to hold town hall meeting for input on brownfields; funding available to assess up to 30 sites (January 19, 2023 – Walker County Messenger)
- Walker County Plans Town Hall to Gather Community Input for New Brownfields Grant Program (January 25, 2023)
- Walker County introduced half million dollar Brownfields Program (February 7, 2023 – Local 3 News)
- Walker County Town Hall addresses Brownfields (February 7, 2023 – WDEF News 12)
- Walker County begins process to clean up brownfield sites (February 7, 2023 – Walker County Messenger)
- Walker County brownfield program offers no-cost opportunities for property owners, community development (Feb 12, 2023 – Times Free Press)
- Walker County brownfield tests reveal contamination risks (October 3, 2025 – Walker County Messenger)
Watch the February 2023 Town Hall!