Environmental Policy and Industrial Development
Summary
SDSU finished its EPA-funded study of potentially contaminated vacant sites in National City — concentrated on the West Side — and now hopes the city will pursue cleanup grants for city-owned parcels. A new EPA-funded 'BREW' program will train 100 local residents for environmental jobs over five years, starting in January.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The completed assessment used about $500,000 from the EPA and nearly $300,000 from the state; cleanup grants are a possible next phase but require the city to apply as property owner.
West Side residents near contaminated sites, plus up to 100 residents who could get paid environmental job training.
We don't know yet if this could lead to more pollution or health issues for residents.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Housing Advisory Committee - Oct 19, 2026
SDSU finished its EPA-funded study of potentially contaminated vacant sites in National City — concentrated on the West Side — and now hopes the city will pursue cleanup grants for city-owned parcels. A new EPA-funded 'BREW' program will train 100 local residents for environmental jobs over five years, starting in January.
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