A framework for establishing restoration goals for contaminated ecosystems

Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management
Anne M WagnerKristin E Skrabis

Abstract

As natural resources become increasingly limited, the value of restoring contaminated sites, both terrestrial and aquatic, becomes increasingly apparent. Traditionally, goals for remediation have been set prior to any consideration of goals for ecological restoration. The goals for remediation have focused on removing or limiting contamination while restoration goals have targeted the ultimate end use. Here, we present a framework for developing a comprehensive set of achievable goals for ecological restoration of contaminated sites to be used in concert with determining goals for remediation. This framework was developed during a Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry and Society of Ecological Restoration co-sponsored workshop that brought together experts from multiple countries. While most members were from North America, this framework is designed for use internationally. We discuss the integration of establishing goals for both contaminant remediation and overall restoration, and the need to include both the restoration of ecological and socio-cultural-economic value in the context of contaminated sites. While recognizing that in some countries there may be regulatory issues associated with contaminants and clea...Continue Reading

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