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EPA Grant Writing Tips

October 1, 2017 Brownfields, EPA, Funding, Grants, News BRS Inc.

Each year, the EPA provides grants to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, or pollutants. Read More

Partnering with Nonprofits

September 1, 2017 Funding, Grants, News, Projects BRS Inc.

Partnerships between government and nonprofits can create a powerful coalition for addressing community issues and economic development. Read More

Health Impact Assessment

August 1, 2017 Health Impact, News, Policy, Sustainability and Resiliency BRS Inc.

Concerned that a new development could have unintended consequences for residents? A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) can provide a crucial resource to address community member’s concerns about the potential impact(s) of a proposed plan or development. Read More

Happy Summer

July 11, 2017 News BRS Inc.

Happy Summer!If you are planning to kick back, relax, and enjoy the summer air, we recommend this delicious Blueberry Ginger Mojito recipe. Read More

BRS Gives Back

June 12, 2017 BRS Gives Back BRS Inc.

BRS Gives Back is an annual day of volunteering that brings our team to the communities where we work to do some hands on service and connect with our clients' needs. Read More

Power Purchase Agreements

June 1, 2017 Green Infrastructure, News, Policy BRS Inc.

Municipalities are increasingly entering into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to finance renewable energy projects to lower municipal energy costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Read More

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Successful Implementation of EPA's Area-Wide Planning Program

May 1, 2017 Brownfields, Funding, News, Planning BRS Inc.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Program (AWP) assists communities in responding to local brownfields challenges, particularly where multiple brownfield sites are in close proximity, connected by infrastructure, and limit the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of their surroundings. Read More

Managing Abandoned Properties

April 1, 2017 Brownfields, News BRS Inc.

Abandoned properties are a problem in many communities, from urban to rural. These properties, which may consist of buildings or vacant lots, can become a nuisance as they can be magnets for illegal activity, a safety or health risk, a fire hazard, a location for unlawful refuse dumping, or simply a negative impact on surrounding property values. Read More

Grant Management Tips

March 1, 2017 Funding, Grants, News BRS Inc.

Congratulations! You’ve been selected to receive a federal, state, or private grant– now what? Managing grants and coordinating the many moving pieces is a good problem to have, but it needs careful oversight and attention. Read More

Requirements to Maintain Infastructure

January 1, 2017 News, Policy, Stormwater, Sustainability and Resiliency BRS Inc.

More and more, coastal communities have found themselves paying to reconstruct public infrastructure, such as roads, seawalls, bridges and parks, as a result of hurricanes, tropical storms, and associated storm surges. With climate change rendering more areas vulnerable to sea level rise and extreme storm events, costs associated with creating and maintaining public infrastructure investments are likely to increase. Read More