Across the Southwest, orphan and idle wells in urban areas present both risks and opportunities. This session examines how former wellsites in disadvantaged and low-income neighborhoods can be safely reclaimed for the benefit of landowners and the public. The discussion will explore the intersection of environmental justice, public health, and economic revitalization, highlighting how state programs, project developers, municipalities, the carbon market, and grassroots coalitions are working together for positive land re-vitalization and improvement of biodiversity, including through projects where wells are plugged for purposes of eliminating emissions and generating carbon credits.