Brownfields

NVG has a Tribal Response Program (TRP) dedicated to identifying Brownfield sites. Our TRP is committed to Gakona, Mentasta and everything in between totaling 346,793 acres.

What is a Brownfield?

Brownfields are contaminated sites which could be targeted for cleanup and redevelopment. According to the EPA, a Brownfield site is defined as a 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.

Examples of a Brownfield

Old or illegal dumps
Petroleum spills
Abandoned or idle structures with lead paint, asbestos, or other hazardous materials
Old fuel storage areas of former gas stations
Mine scarred lands

Do you know of any property that could be a Brownfield?

Call: 907.822.5777
Email: gakonaec@gmail.com or gakonaepa@gmail.com
Come by the office: Ask for Derrick, Ben, or just provide the information to any staff member.
Or fill out a Brownfield Environmental Site Assessment Request Form and return to the NVG Office.
Click link to download the NVG Brownfield ESA Request Form

***Our Brownfields program is not meant for spill responses***
If you would like to report a spill, please contact AK Spill Response
Central Alaska: (907) 269-3063
Outside of business hours: (800) 478-9300
Spill Reporting Placard
Spill Notification Form

Previous Year (FY20-21):

The Heinz Site

Funding for this project is unavailable through the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s (ADEC) Brownfield Assessment and Clean up (DBAC) program.

The BLM/Fire Lookout Site

Targeted Brownfield Assessment (TBA) submitted September, 2018. Application deemed unfit for TBA program. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has committed to conduct the assessments and the BLM/Fire Lookout Site is currently on the list for Abbreviate Preliminary Assessments. Field work is delayed until spring 2021, due to Covid-19.

The Burned Down Trailer Site

Targeted Brownfield Assessment (TBA) submitted September, 2018. Application deemed unfit for TBA program. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has committed to conduct the assessments and the Burned Down Trailer Site is currently on the list for Abbreviate Preliminary Assessments. Field work is delayed until spring 2021, due to Covid-19.

The Mable Creek Pit Site

Targeted Brownfield Assessment (TBA) submitted September, 2018. Application deemed unfit for TBA program. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has committed to conduct the assessments and the Mable Creek Pit Site is currently on the list for Abbreviate Preliminary Assessments. Field work is delayed until spring 2021, due to Covid-19.

Upcoming Year (FY21-22):

The Hienz Site

Will apply for the ADEC’s DBAC program by February 11, 2022

The BLM/Fire Lookout Site

Authorization to Enter Real Property from Ahtna Inc., for Site Investigation, was signed on September 29, 2021.

The Burned Down Trailer Site

Authorization to Enter Real Property from Ahtna Inc., for Site Investigation, was signed on September 29, 2021.

The Mable Creek Pit Site

Authorization to Enter Real Property from Ahtna Inc., for Site Investigation, was signed on September 29, 2021.

Native Village of Gakona’s Public Record
(All Mile Post Numbers are on Tok Cutoff Highway)

Mile 4.7 Heinz Site
Mile 59 BLM Fire Lookout
Mile 67 Burned Trailer
Mile 76.5 Mable Creek Pit

Other Public Record Sites
(All mile post numbers are on Tok Cutoff Highway)