Hanford Communities

Your Community. Your Voice. Moving Hanford Cleanup Forward.

Hanford Communities unites Tri-Cities area leaders and residents to ensure safe, efficient and effective cleanup of the Hanford Site.
Together, we help shape a clean, healthy future for generations to come.

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Local Leadership. Regional Impact.

Formed in 1994, Hanford Communities is an intergovernmental organization representing Benton County, Franklin County, and the cities of Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland. We work in partnership with federal and state agencies to advocate for safe, efficient and effective cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Site.

Our role is to:

  • Represent local voices in decision-making
  • Monitor and evaluate cleanup efforts
  • Educate the public with accurate, accessible information
  • Collaborate with partners to protect public health and economic stability
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What’s Happening at Hanford

Featured Projects & Priorities

Explore our latest updates on Hanford Site cleanup priorities, including:

  • Waste Treatment Plant (WTP)
  • Tank Waste
  • Groundwater Remediation
  • Facility Decommissioning:
  • K Area
  • 324 Building
  • Waste Encapsulation and Storage Facility (WESF)
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Community News & Blog

Stay Informed With the Latest Updates

We share monthly blog articles and news coverage highlighting local impacts, policy shifts, and major milestones.

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What the FY26 Federal Budget Means for Hanford Site Cleanup

On Friday, May 30th, the White House released the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Request, along with the Department of Energy’s Budget in Brief. These documents provide the first…
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The $589 Billion Hanford Cleanup and 2086 Deadline Aren’t Sustainable Here’s What Needs to Change

Every few years, we get a new snapshot of where things stand with Hanford cleanup—what’s been done, what’s left to do, how long it’s going to take, and how much…
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CERCLA versus RCRA

This interview is part of The Role of the Regulators, an ongoing series presented by Hanford Communities. In this series, we speak with key regulatory agencies involved in the Hanford…
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Our Resources

Quarterly Newsletters (PDF Archive from 2015–2025)

Glossary of Hanford Terms

Community Event Calendar

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We collaborate with federal and regional partners including: