Introduction to Ecological Revitalization Michele Mahoney, TIFSD.

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Introduction to Ecological Revitalization Michele Mahoney, TIFSD

Overview 2 What Is Ecological Revitalization? Benefits of incorporating Ecological Revitalization into Superfund Cleanup Life-Sustaining Benefits: Ecological Services Benefits of Using Native Species Local Economic Benefits Key Considerations and Steps for Planning and Implementing Ecological Revitalization Site Examples Resources and Support

What Is Ecological Revitalization? 3

Benefits of Incorporating Ecological Revitalization into Superfund Cleanup 4 Reduce contaminant bioavailability Improve ground water recharge Control landfill leachate Stabilize soil Lowers costs Requires less maintenance Lead to ecological land reuse

Life-Sustaining Benefits: Ecosystem Services 5 Climate regulation Purification of water & air Soil formation Carbon storage & sequestration Nutrient dispersal & cycling Seed dispersal Waste decomposition & detoxification Crop pollination Pest & disease control Food, crops & spices Forest products (e.g., timber) Pharmaceuticals Energy (e.g., hydropower and biomass fuels) Recreation Scientific discovery & education Aesthetic & spiritual value

Benefits of Using Native Plant Species 6 Provide biodiversity Do not require fertilizers Do not require pesticides Require less water (no watering once established) than turf grass (lawns) Provide shelter and food for wildlife Are critical to a diverse number of pollinators Reduce air pollution Offer economic values (such as easily accessible food, natural medicine, herbs, and landscaping)

Local Economic Benefits 7 Improves nearby property value increase Increases tax revenues Attracts tourism Promotes healthy lifestyles Lowers flood control and stormwater management costs Improves local air and water quality

Key Considerations 8 Remedy Performance Cleanup Plans Stakeholder Involvement

Steps for Planning & Implementation 9 Determine pre-disturbance and reference conditions Conduct property inventory Establish revitalization goals & objectives Evaluate revitalization alternatives Develop a property-specific ecological design Prepare specifications for construction contractors Construct habitat features Conduct maintenance & monitoring activities

Cleanup Planning and Design Issues When Waste is Left On Site and Other Considerations for Ecological Revitalization

11 Ecological Revitalization Site Examples

Palmerton Zinc Pile (Pennsylvania) 12

California Gulch (Colorado) 13

Vermont Asbestos Group Mine (Vermont) 14

Landia Chemical Company (Florida) 15

Supporting Pollinators 16

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For More Information, Contact 18 Michele Mahoney EPA TIFSD (703)

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