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*REMEDIATE, RECLAIM* , REDEVELOP, REVITALIZE

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aboutREMEDIATION (AR) is Canada’s leading information resource on site remediation and brownfields redevelopment. The Web site, www.aboutRemediation.com, was launched in March of 2001, to provide solutions, disseminate knowledge products, showcase the industry leaders and advance the remediation and brownfield sector across Canada. The Web site and its audience continues to grow, and now attracts about 60,000 unique visitors per year. AR was developed as a partnership between the private and public sector and is owned and operated by the Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA). [View the AR Brochure (PDF)]

AWARDS & RECOGNITION OCETA and the AR team Build Capacity through the development and delivery of Tools, Frameworks and Guidance documents. OCETA uses its experience and unique Stakeholder Engagement Process to bring together the right people, tools and environment that allows us to work as a team to develop specific tools across Canada. OCETA and the AR Web site are recognized as Canada's Brownfield and Contaminated Sites Web portal.
	Brownie Award Winner for Innovation and Communication (2001) The aboutREMEDIATION Web site was recognized by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) Brownie Award for excellence in conveying information and sharing ideas, techniques, concepts, and approaches in relation to brownfields redevelopment. The Toolbox is hosted as a free online resource on the aboutREMEDIATION website. [View Press Release] [View 2001 Brownie Award Winners] [Go to the Toolbox]
	Brownie Award Winner for Communications, Marketing and Public Engagement (2009) OCETA in collaboration with the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI) and the Province of Ontario were recognized with a Brownie Award at the 2009 Canadian Brownfields Conference for development and dissemination of a new brownfield tool, The Redevelopment Framework for Former Services Stations in the Province of Ontario. The Framework was also a Finalist in Category 1 - Legislation, Policy and Program Initiatives. The Framework is hosted as a free online tool on the aboutREMEDIATION website. [View Press Release] [View 2009 Brownie Award Winners] [Go to the Framework]

KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS, RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS aboutREMEDIATION provides resources, information and solutions to *Increase Your Knowledge* and allow for *Informed Decision Making* through the Web site features (content and linkages), relevant up-to-date news (articles, events, initiatives and announcements), tools & frameworks, technologies and case studies. Key resources on the Web site include: Tools & Frameworks Redevelopment Framework for Former Service Stations (Ontario) Brownfields Redevelopment Toolbox for Municipalities (Ontario) Case Studies / Scenarios (Brownfields Redevelopment, Remediation Projects / Demonstrations) Sustainable Communities (initiatives, programs, research & reports, case studies) Risk Management / Insurance (products, scenarios, solutions) Legal Issues (legislation, Reg. updates and articles, case comments) Brownfield Financing (available funding programs, strategies, institutions) Remediation Solutions & Technologies Profiled Technologies & Companies, Technology Database R&D, Performance Benchmarking and Verification Technical Resources A full list of the features and content is accessible through the left Web site menu and Site Map.
EDUCATION & TRAINING OCETA through the AR platform, *delivers Workshops and Training Events. OCETA provides custom training on a fee-for-service basis, for government and private sector stakeholders, to help delegates gain a better understanding of the brownfield redevelopment and site remediation issues, processes and solutions. Topics and modules may include, "how to": Start the brownfield redevelopment process Operate within the existing regulatory regime Implement a community improvement vision that incorporates revitalization Develop practical strategies to finance brownfield projects Engage developers and generate interest in brownfields Evaluate risks and understand risk protection Select appropriate remediation technologies and approaches Develop effective remediation plans A list of the Events developed and delivered* by OCETA along with and Workshop Speakers/Presentation Agendas can be viewed on the Education & Training Feature.

MARKET EXPOSURE The aboutREMEDIATION Web portal offers opportunity to Promote Your Services to a Targeted Audience. About 60,000 unique visitors per year access the AR Web site for information, services providers and solutions on all topics related to site remediation and brownfield redevelopment. The AR e-Letter and announcements has over 6,000 subscribers registered. Sponsors and Advertisers of AR showcase their business expertise through the following activities offered and promoted by AR. The aboutREMEDIATION web site, electronic communications, brochures and literature, business development opportunities, stakeholder engagement sessions, tradeshows and workshops. Stakeholders collaborate with AR to increase their public awareness while accelerating site remediation and brownfields redevelopment across Canada. SPONSORS AR Sponsors access a dedicated audience of stakeholders and practitioners involved in all aspects of brownfields & remediation. Sponsorsand allow access to a team of professionals through AR. PARTNERSHIPS aboutREMEDIATION collaborates with a wide range of industry leaders involved in site remediation and brownfields redevelopment, to create a sector gateway to relevant expertise and information on government policies, effective remediation products and services, and successful management strategies. Partnerships with industry leaders are key to identifying issues, developing tools and guidance documents, and advancing brownfields redevelopment. The aboutREMEDIATION staff and partners has established international alliances to create a unique worldwide network for site remediation and brownfields redevelopment. OCETA and the AR Team founded the Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) in 2004. Founding members included OCETA/AR, EcoLog and CUI. The CBN was created in response to recommendations from the NRTEE's National Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy for Canada, and is Canada's voice for Brownfield Issues. Sponsorship of the aboutREMEDIATION.com Web site supports the development and dissemination of tools, guidance documents, information and other resources that help build capacity and increase outreach initiatives in Canada's Remediation and Brownfield Redevelopment sector. Please visit the Sponsorships Feature to view our current AR sponsors and supporters.