The Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center (MHSRC) research efforts are focused on remediation of contaminated sites by using low-cost natural technologies. The natural remediation techniques developed by researches are effective and safe alternatives to many current remediation systems. The information gained from current and future research projects can be used by industries and is applicable to almost any site contaminated with hazardous waste. Remediation provides restored ecosystem quality and enhances redevelopment options.

How Industries can become a Partner:

Program 1: Matching funds for research project. The MHSRC will provide $10,000 matching a minimum of $40,000 from an Industrial Partner for the first year. The second year the MHSRC will provide $5,000 matching a minimum of $45,000.

Program 2: Direct contribution of $10,000/year to support the MHSRC activities and administration.

Industries can further cooperate by providing:

- Access to sites contaminated with hazardous materials
- Information about contamination and environmental issues at sites

Benefits to Industry Include:

- Use of effective remediation technologies that are accepted by regulators
- Clean-up of contaminated sites at low cost and low impact to environment
- Reduced threat to humans and environment from wastes
- Copies of all project reports
- Free participation in one workshop per year (max. 3 attendees)
- Attend MHSRC annual conference
- Free consultation with center's staff
- Participation in center's activities

For more information, contact John Novak or Ryan Kelly at (540) 231-6132.