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Join SCS Engineers at the 2025 National Brownfields Training Conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, August 5–8, 2025.
Brownfields 2025 brings together professionals from government, industry, and the community to explore best practices for the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites. As the premier event focused on transforming contaminated properties into community assets, Brownfields 2025 offers more than 180 interactive sessions, mobile workshops, and networking events. Attendees will connect with peers and decision-makers, discover new resources and technical assistance, and explore the latest innovations in brownfields cleanup and sustainable redevelopment.
Stop by and visit SCS Engineers at Booth 314 to connect with our experts, learn more about our work in brownfields remediation, and explore how we help communities turn environmental challenges into revitalization opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with SCS Engineers and the broader brownfields community in the heart of the Windy City – register now!
Look for these special presentations:
Let Me Tell You a Story – Brownfields and StoryMaps with Megan Husic, a Nevada Certified Environmental Manager and a Project Manager at SCS Engineers. Megan’s presentation explores the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ESRI StoryMaps in transforming how we engage with stakeholders and communities, particularly in the context of brownfield projects. StoryMaps is a dynamic tool that integrates maps with narrative text, images, and multimedia to create compelling and interactive stories. StoryMaps are valuable for educating the audience about Brownfields, showcasing the potential of Brownfields revitalization, providing background and current site information, and outlining plans and community benefits. Learn the essential steps and considerations for creating an effective StoryMap, including the importance of assembling a skilled team, and discover how it can revolutionize brownfield project communication and stakeholder engagement.
Transforming Brownfield Redevelopment with GIS: A Comprehensive Approach with Kayla Ouellette, GIS Manager at SCS Engineers. Kayla’s presentation explores the transformative role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in managing and communicating the complexities of brownfield projects. Kayla delves into leveraging GIS technology to enhance project planning, data management, and stakeholder engagement. Key topics include an overview of the GIS environment, access to GIS software, and practical applications, including site selection and ranking, demographic analysis, data management, and community outreach. Her presentation emphasizes the importance of starting with the end in mind, ensuring that you tailor GIS solutions to meet specific project needs and reporting requirements. By utilizing GIS, project teams can improve accuracy, efficiency, and communication, ultimately leading to more successful brownfield redevelopment efforts.
Melissa Schick joins Alyssa Kuhn and Aditi Chakravarty of EPA, Richard Jenkins of Pasco County, FL, for a Topic Talk on Brownfields Challenges Created through Increasing Frequency and Intensity of Hurricanes. U.S. EPA Region 4 had a challenging hurricane season with Hurricanes Helene and Milton which made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast on September 26 and October 9, respectively. Helene’s total costs were $78.7 billion in damages and an estimated total of $59.6 billion in damage and needs were attributed to North Carolina, alone. When we add in other disasters such as wild fires, tornados, and floods the amount of debris to manage is a major challenge for states and the waste industry too.
Eric Williams is a trainer for the Brownfields University pre-conference training event, designed to provide a curriculum of core brownfield concepts and practices before the full educational program content. Eric will be providing his “Stack & Sequence – Strategically Using Multiple Sources of Brownfields Funding” training module, which is the subject of multiple papers and presentations. Public agencies and non-profits will benefit by learning how to best promote redevelopment through utilizing multiple capital sources.
