Ecological enhancements considered at the inception of planning for environmental remediation at Superfund, RCRA, and brownfield sites can be a costeffective and efficient way to increase, create, and/or improve wildlife habitat. A remedial plan that embraces the concepts presented in this white paper can contribute greatly to protection of human health and the environment. An ecological enhancement modifies a site to increase/improve habitat for plantsand animals while protecting human health and the environment. An ecological enhancement can include natural remediation technologies and/or also representan end use which restores/increases the ecological value of the land. Incorporation of ecological enhancements can benefit multiple stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies, the regulated community, local communities, and the general public.

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