In September, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) removed two underground storage tanks from a site in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. The tanks date back to 1931, and as the photo from
Federal EPA grants often get the most attention, but Colorado communities don’t have to wait for the next federal funding cycle to move a Brownfields project forward. Several resources are available to help assess properties, fund cleanup,
Communities considering Brownfields projects should begin preparing now for the next round of federal funding opportunities. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) anticipates releasing its Fiscal Year 2027 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grant solicitations this fall.
On November 4, the Colorado Brownfields Partnership will host its next regional Brownfields Workshop in Craig, bringing Brownfields resources, technical assistance, and funding information directly to communities across Northwest Colorado. Building on recent successful workshops in Grand Junction and La Junta,
A new chapter in downtown Grand Junction’s revitalization is officially underway with the grand opening of The Artery, a community arts hub developed by the Grand Valley Creative Alliance (GVCA). Located at 539 Colorado Avenue,
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership is currently working with the City of Delta to explore redevelopment opportunities for the community’s former Municipal Light & Power building; a historic property located near downtown Delta. Through CBP’s Planning Assistance Program,
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership (CBP) is hosting a regional brownfields workshop in Craig on Wednesday, November 4th. The workshop will bring together local governments, community partners, and state and federal agencies to explore available brownfields
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership’s Spring Networking Event would not have been possible without the generous support of these 18 sponsors. We are sincerely grateful to each of them and are proud to recognize their contributions!.
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership’s 2026 Annual Networking Event was a resounding success, drawing over 122 attendees from 38 organizations across Colorado and the broader Mountain West. Held May 11th at Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver
At our Annual Networking Event on May 11th in Denver, attendees got to hear directly from Groundwork Denver’s GRIT program — a workforce development initiative connecting people to careers in the green sector. One story
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership has released its 2025-2026 Annual Report, and this year’s story is really one of intentional change. Marking 31 years since CDPHE launched the state’s brownfields program, CBP — now working alongside
On June 8th, the Colorado Brownfields Partnership hosted a regional Brownfields Workshop in La Junta, serving communities across Southeast Colorado. Organized in partnership with the City of La Junta, the workshop drew 31 confirmed attendees
Communities across Colorado will receive more than $9.1 million in new EPA Brownfields funding following the announcement of the FY2026 Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grant awards. The selected projects represent a diverse mix of rural and urban
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership (CBP) is hosting a regional brownfields workshop in La Junta on Monday, June 8th. The workshop will bring together local governments, community partners, and state and federal agencies to explore available
CBP will be attending the Colorado City and County Management Association (CCCMA) Annual Conference in Glenwood Springs April 15th-17th. The conference provides an opportunity to connect with local government leaders from across the state and
CBP, in coordination with Federal, State, and local partners, will host a brownfields networking happy hour on May 11 in Denver immediately following the EPA Regional Brownfields Grantee Meeting. This informal event will bring together
The Grand Valley Creative Alliance in Grand Junction has been awarded funding through the State’s 1306 Cleanup Program to support environmental cleanup efforts at a key redevelopment site. This investment will help address environmental conditions
Alamosa’s downtown redevelopment is moving forward with strong momentum as construction has begun on a new four-story, 90-room hotel located on a formerly condemned property. Thanks to a timely $1.3 million EPA cleanup grant, environmental
In 2024–2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized new drinking-water standards and updated cleanup guidance for PFAS (“forever chemicals”), establishing the first-ever enforceable limits for six PFAS compounds under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership recently completed its planning effort for the former Public Works property in Parachute. With months of planning, market analysis, and community engagement, the finalized Action Plan has been submitted to the
The November Grand Junction Brownfields Workshop brought together over 20 attendees representing communities across the Western Slope, including Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Parachute, Silt, New Castle, Delta, and Montrose. Participants spent the day learning how
Project Profile: Parachute Public Works Site Project Summary The Colorado Brownfields Partnership supported the Town of Parachute in evaluating redevelopment opportunities for the former Public Works site, a centrally located property positioned to serve as
Properties that sit untouched because of their real or perceived contamination can be rehabilitated using our Brownfields Program along with the Voluntary Cleanup Program. Because the Voluntary Cleanup Program provides both federal and state remedial
November Brownfields Buzz: Wishing You a Successful FY26 Application & Happy Holiday Season. As we wrap up the year, KSU TAB wishes you a warm and restful holiday season.
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership will be at the APA Colorado Planning Conference in Grand Junction on October 23–24 and will offer brownfields office hours for planners, local officials, and community partners. Visit our booth for
CBP’s latest case study spotlights the transformation of the long-vacant Holy Trinity Convent & School in downtown Trinidad. Built in the late 19th/early 20th centuries and empty since 2004, the site tested positive for widespread
Join us for a free, hands-on Colorado Brownfields Workshop on Wednesday, November 12 at Suplizio Field (Grand Junction Jackalopes stadium) in Grand Junction. The workshop is open to all, free of charge, and geared toward
CBP recently hosted a community engagement event for the Town of Parachute’s planning assistance project, focused on revitalizing the downtown corridor. Residents weighed in on preferred uses—like dining, small shops, and mixed-use buildings—and shared design
On August 7, 2025, the Trump-led EPA officially terminated the $7 billion “Solar for All” grant initiative, designed to support solar installations for low-income households under the Inflation Reduction Act. Only about $53 million had
These grants put the agency’s commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize the economy.
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