Moving Hanford’s Radioactive Capsules Toward Dry Storage
A concrete cask filled with radioactive capsules is placed on an interim dry storage pad near the Waste Encapsulation and…
News & Blog Updates
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…
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…
CERCLA versus RCRA
This interview is part of The Role of the Regulators, an ongoing series presented by Hanford Communities. In this series,…
EPA’s Role in Hanford: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Achievements
As part of our "Role of the Regulators" series, Hanford Communities engaged with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss…
Navigating Nuclear Legacy: Insights from Stephanie Schleif on Hanford Site Cleanup and the Role of the Department of Ecology
Introduction and Historical Context 1. Please introduce yourself, your role, and how long you’ve been in your current role. My…
The Tri-Party Agreement: A Framework for Hanford Cleanup
After plutonium production ended at Hanford there was a great deal of uncertainty about the path forward for the Site,…
As ‘Cleanup to Clean Energy’ initiative moves forward, local community’s voice must be heard
Recent congressional hearings highlight community-led vision for the future of post-cleanup Hanford lands, as well as concerns with the Department…
Grout & About: Tackling 2000 Gallons of Hanford Waste
The Hanford site faces intricate challenges in disposing of the approximately 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical tank waste.…