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Wisconsin Towns Revive Brownfields with Federal Funds | Milwaukee News
Federal grants are unlocking new hope for Wisconsin’s smaller towns, helping them tackle decades-old contaminated brownfields that have stalled development. With $13 million from the EPA, communities like Stevens Point and Brillion are finally getting the resources to clean up sites once used by dry cleaners or factories — turning them into daycare centers, health clinics, apartments, and even dog parks. While big cities get some of the funding, it’s the overlooked towns that stand to gain the most, with Stevens Point alone receiving over $3 million to revive a former mall. After years of…
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