Brownfield Assessment Grant

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The Route 66 Brownfield Assessment Program is a $1.5 million grant initiative funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Managed by the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG), this program brings together Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, and Yavapai counties to transform underutilized properties into community assets. With the help of an environmental consulting team led by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., the program supports environmental assessments and cleanup planning activities for publicly and privately-owned properties across the four counties.

The program's main objective is to revitalize neighborhoods and bring new life to communities along Route 66 and within Yavapai County. By identifying and assessing potentially contaminated sites, developing cleanup plans, and engaging with local communities, the program aims to improve environmental quality, support economic development, and preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the area. Through this collaborative effort, the Route 66 Brownfield Assessment Program seeks to turn liabilities into assets, ultimately contributing to the region's growth and sustainability.

What is Brownfield(PDF, 3MB)
Brownfield Information(PDF, 2MB)
Brownfield Timeline(PDF, 1MB)   
FAQ Property Reuse & Revitalization Program(PDF, 534KB) 
Success Story - Downtown Connection Center(PDF, 694KB)

 

YouTube Video – The link below is a short summary video describing what a Phase I and Phase II ESA involves.
Phase I and Phase II ESA

 

To Nominate a Property

To nominate a property for a FREE assessment, the owner just needs to follow the four simple steps listed below:

  1. Complete a Site Nomination Form (link to NACOG)
  2. Submit the form to Chris Fetzer (chris.fetzer@nacog.org)
  3. Have the EPA or Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) approve the site’s eligibility
  4. Sign access agreement with NACOG and have the consultant start the assessment!

To find out more information please visit the Route 66 NACOG site

Route 66 Brownfield Site Revitalization | Northern Arizona Council of Governments

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