Eldora, Iowa Brownfields Program

About the program

What is a brownfield?

As defined by the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, a brownfield is "real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant."

Why Eldora?

The loss of manufacturing plants through the early 2000s has resulted in population decline and an abundance of underutilized sites. With the help of the U.S. EPA Brownfield Assessment grant, the City of Eldora will be able to assess these sites and stimulate redevelopment, creating new jobs and providing for the community.

How does the program work?

Brownfields development aims to repurpose underutilized land into safe and productive spaces, elevating the community and bettering the quality of life for residents. These repurposed sites often act as a starting point for many more redevelopment projects in a small area and can be a catalyst for change in a community. Brownfield grants help communities by investing in communities, helping local leaders transform brownfields sites into community assets, and creating jobs within the community.

2023 Brownfields Assessment Grant

The City of Eldora was awarded $400,000 in grant funds to assess environmental conditions at identified priority sites and develop area-wide plans for redevelopment using community input.

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2023 Brownfields Assessment Grant

According to the EPA, communities that previously received Brownfields grants used these resources to fund assessments and cleanups of brownfields, and successfully leveraged an average of 10.6 jobs per $100,000 of EPA Brownfield Grant funds spent.

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2023 Brownfields Assessment Grant

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By completing this short survey, you can help shape the future of Eldora and make it a better place for its residents for many years to come.

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Eldora Brownfields Program

Eldora Brownfields Program

"This Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be life-changing for Eldora. This grant will help our small rural community address brownfield sites, while we do the necessary planning that will help us build a resilient community.”

About the program

What is a brownfield?

Why Eldora?

How does the program work?

2023 Brownfields Assessment Grant

2023 Brownfields Assessment Grant

2023 Brownfields Assessment Grant

Did you know?

2023 Brownfields Assessment Grant

2023 Brownfields Assessment Grant

Public Input

2023 Brownfields Assessment Grant

Public Input