This project was completed as a part of the comprehensive exam requirement of my Masters program at Cal Poly, SLO. With an interest in phytoremediation methods, I wanted to explore this remediation method further and its application to a real-life site. With the help of my advisor, I chose a Superfund site located near my childhood home in Oregon and researched the processes involved in the environmental cleanup of this site. For my project, I conducted an alternatives analysis to compare phytoremediation and excavation as two very different methods for remediating a multi-contaminant site. In my analysis I considered factors such as site and contaminant characteristics, anticipated cost, anticipated duration, environmental impacts, and technical efficiency at achieving target remediation goals. This project helped prepare me for similar consulting scenarios and revealed the complexities of federal Superfund site protocols and regulatory oversight.