Washington State Department of Ecology - Hanford
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News, information, and fun facts on Hanford history and cleanup from Ecology's Nuclear Waste Program.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:09 PM
🐇Rabbits, including the black-tailed jackrabbit, can be found at the Hanford Site!
🐇Rabbit numbers are often assessed indirectly through small mammal surveys or as part of broader habitat and prey base evaluations.
🐇Rabbit numbers are often assessed indirectly through small mammal surveys or as part of broader habitat and prey base evaluations.
October 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
🐇Rabbits, including the black-tailed jackrabbit, can be found at the Hanford Site!
🐇Rabbit numbers are often assessed indirectly through small mammal surveys or as part of broader habitat and prey base evaluations.
🐇Rabbit numbers are often assessed indirectly through small mammal surveys or as part of broader habitat and prey base evaluations.
*Reminder of Virtual Hearing*
🗓️Oct. 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
📝You can attend two ways:
• Zoom
• Phone
253-215-8782
253-205-0468
Meeting ID: 862 3423 5565
Passcode: 820026
🗓️Oct. 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
📝You can attend two ways:
• Zoom
• Phone
253-215-8782
253-205-0468
Meeting ID: 862 3423 5565
Passcode: 820026
October 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
*Reminder of Virtual Hearing*
🗓️Oct. 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
📝You can attend two ways:
• Zoom
• Phone
253-215-8782
253-205-0468
Meeting ID: 862 3423 5565
Passcode: 820026
🗓️Oct. 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
📝You can attend two ways:
• Zoom
• Phone
253-215-8782
253-205-0468
Meeting ID: 862 3423 5565
Passcode: 820026
Our staff attended the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival in Wenatchee last month. This event takes place every year, and we are glad to be able to bring a little bit of Hanford to the valley. We spoke to 400 students, teachers and chaperons over a two-day event.
October 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Our staff attended the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival in Wenatchee last month. This event takes place every year, and we are glad to be able to bring a little bit of Hanford to the valley. We spoke to 400 students, teachers and chaperons over a two-day event.
Congrats to Kathy Conaway on her retirement from the WA State Department of Ecology! In her 27 years of service with the Nuclear Waste Program Kathy accomplished so much. Last week we celebrated & recognized Kathy’s accomplishments in our program. Cleanup wouldn’t be where it is today without Kathy!
October 6, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Congrats to Kathy Conaway on her retirement from the WA State Department of Ecology! In her 27 years of service with the Nuclear Waste Program Kathy accomplished so much. Last week we celebrated & recognized Kathy’s accomplishments in our program. Cleanup wouldn’t be where it is today without Kathy!
Plutonium production created about 440 billion gallons of wastewater discharged to soil disposal sites and 56 million gallons of mixed radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks.
Learn more on our website: ecology.wa.gov/Hanford
Learn more on our website: ecology.wa.gov/Hanford
October 6, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Plutonium production created about 440 billion gallons of wastewater discharged to soil disposal sites and 56 million gallons of mixed radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks.
Learn more on our website: ecology.wa.gov/Hanford
Learn more on our website: ecology.wa.gov/Hanford
Our new edition of Cleanup Catchup is now live!
This edition highlights recent progress at the Low-Activity Waste Facility, groundwater treatment work using three figures, and Energy plans to resume transuranic waste (TRU waste) shipments in 2027 and more!
apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
This edition highlights recent progress at the Low-Activity Waste Facility, groundwater treatment work using three figures, and Energy plans to resume transuranic waste (TRU waste) shipments in 2027 and more!
apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
October 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Our new edition of Cleanup Catchup is now live!
This edition highlights recent progress at the Low-Activity Waste Facility, groundwater treatment work using three figures, and Energy plans to resume transuranic waste (TRU waste) shipments in 2027 and more!
apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
This edition highlights recent progress at the Low-Activity Waste Facility, groundwater treatment work using three figures, and Energy plans to resume transuranic waste (TRU waste) shipments in 2027 and more!
apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
NOW OPEN!!!
Air Operating Permit Renewal 4 comment period
Ecology is holding a second 30-day public comment period on the proposed draft Renewal 4 of the Air Operating Permit (AOP)
Submit your comments until Nov. 4
More information: ecology.wa.gov/.../nuclear-...
Air Operating Permit Renewal 4 comment period
Ecology is holding a second 30-day public comment period on the proposed draft Renewal 4 of the Air Operating Permit (AOP)
Submit your comments until Nov. 4
More information: ecology.wa.gov/.../nuclear-...
October 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
NOW OPEN!!!
Air Operating Permit Renewal 4 comment period
Ecology is holding a second 30-day public comment period on the proposed draft Renewal 4 of the Air Operating Permit (AOP)
Submit your comments until Nov. 4
More information: ecology.wa.gov/.../nuclear-...
Air Operating Permit Renewal 4 comment period
Ecology is holding a second 30-day public comment period on the proposed draft Renewal 4 of the Air Operating Permit (AOP)
Submit your comments until Nov. 4
More information: ecology.wa.gov/.../nuclear-...
Fire Prevention Week is observed from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10. During this week, people of all ages learn about fire safety and ways to prevent fires. The 2026 theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety.”
Fire prevention week is a good reminder that fire awareness is important!
Fire prevention week is a good reminder that fire awareness is important!
October 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Fire Prevention Week is observed from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10. During this week, people of all ages learn about fire safety and ways to prevent fires. The 2026 theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety.”
Fire prevention week is a good reminder that fire awareness is important!
Fire prevention week is a good reminder that fire awareness is important!
Roughly 5,000 pounds of sausages were used for one breakfast at the #Hanford Site. #NationalSausageMonth
October 2, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Roughly 5,000 pounds of sausages were used for one breakfast at the #Hanford Site. #NationalSausageMonth
🎯We're hiring!
Our Nuclear Waste Program office is hiring a SEPA and Environmental Regulation Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)
📅Apply by Oct. 14, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
Our Nuclear Waste Program office is hiring a SEPA and Environmental Regulation Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)
📅Apply by Oct. 14, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
October 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM
🎯We're hiring!
Our Nuclear Waste Program office is hiring a SEPA and Environmental Regulation Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)
📅Apply by Oct. 14, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
Our Nuclear Waste Program office is hiring a SEPA and Environmental Regulation Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)
📅Apply by Oct. 14, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
Save the date for our NEXT Let's Talk About Hanford.
This time around we are covering what to know about elk at the Hanford Site.
Join us LIVE 12 p.m. Oct. 28, 2026.
This time around we are covering what to know about elk at the Hanford Site.
Join us LIVE 12 p.m. Oct. 28, 2026.
October 1, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Save the date for our NEXT Let's Talk About Hanford.
This time around we are covering what to know about elk at the Hanford Site.
Join us LIVE 12 p.m. Oct. 28, 2026.
This time around we are covering what to know about elk at the Hanford Site.
Join us LIVE 12 p.m. Oct. 28, 2026.
Today’s #TBT takes us to the Test Laboratory 189 in the 100-D Area at Hanford. This image shows test equipment before they used it at the reactors or other facilities.
October 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Today’s #TBT takes us to the Test Laboratory 189 in the 100-D Area at Hanford. This image shows test equipment before they used it at the reactors or other facilities.
‼️REMINDER‼️
TODAY
Richland public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Richland, Washington
Sept. 30, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Richland Public Library - Gallery room
955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352
Plan your trip: www.bft.org
TODAY
Richland public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Richland, Washington
Sept. 30, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Richland Public Library - Gallery room
955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352
Plan your trip: www.bft.org
September 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
‼️REMINDER‼️
TODAY
Richland public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Richland, Washington
Sept. 30, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Richland Public Library - Gallery room
955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352
Plan your trip: www.bft.org
TODAY
Richland public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Richland, Washington
Sept. 30, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Richland Public Library - Gallery room
955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352
Plan your trip: www.bft.org
About 1,000 pounds of coffee were used daily for one mess hall (8,000 lbs) #NationalCoffeeDay
September 29, 2026 at 11:38 PM
About 1,000 pounds of coffee were used daily for one mess hall (8,000 lbs) #NationalCoffeeDay
‼️REMINDER‼️
TODAY
Hermiston public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Hermiston, Oregon
Sept. 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center - Meeting room 1
1705 E Airport Rd, Hermiston, OR 97838
Plan your trip - www.hermiston.gov/transit
TODAY
Hermiston public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Hermiston, Oregon
Sept. 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center - Meeting room 1
1705 E Airport Rd, Hermiston, OR 97838
Plan your trip - www.hermiston.gov/transit
September 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM
‼️REMINDER‼️
TODAY
Hermiston public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Hermiston, Oregon
Sept. 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center - Meeting room 1
1705 E Airport Rd, Hermiston, OR 97838
Plan your trip - www.hermiston.gov/transit
TODAY
Hermiston public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Hermiston, Oregon
Sept. 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center - Meeting room 1
1705 E Airport Rd, Hermiston, OR 97838
Plan your trip - www.hermiston.gov/transit
Outreach is a big part of what we do for our program!
Would you like to learn more about the Hanford Site?
To request a presentation for your classroom or community group fill this form: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
Would you like to learn more about the Hanford Site?
To request a presentation for your classroom or community group fill this form: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
September 28, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Outreach is a big part of what we do for our program!
Would you like to learn more about the Hanford Site?
To request a presentation for your classroom or community group fill this form: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
Would you like to learn more about the Hanford Site?
To request a presentation for your classroom or community group fill this form: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
Our Nuclear Waste Program office is hiring a Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist 3).
📅Apply by Oct. 9, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
📅Apply by Oct. 9, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
September 28, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Our Nuclear Waste Program office is hiring a Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist 3).
📅Apply by Oct. 9, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
📅Apply by Oct. 9, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
During March and April of 1944, the War Manpower Commission (WMC) attempted to recruit Mexican Americans to work on the Manhattan Project. With the intent to bring labor from Texas to Hanford, the WMC’s Region X carried out recruitment of bilingual personnel.
September 25, 2026 at 1:39 PM
During March and April of 1944, the War Manpower Commission (WMC) attempted to recruit Mexican Americans to work on the Manhattan Project. With the intent to bring labor from Texas to Hanford, the WMC’s Region X carried out recruitment of bilingual personnel.
We're hiring a Records and Public Disclosure Coordinator (Forms & Records Analyst 3) (In-Training) who will organize & maintain program records throughout their full lifecycle, reducing unnecessary copies to improve efficiency
Apply by October 7, 2026
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
Apply by October 7, 2026
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
September 24, 2026 at 11:53 PM
We're hiring a Records and Public Disclosure Coordinator (Forms & Records Analyst 3) (In-Training) who will organize & maintain program records throughout their full lifecycle, reducing unnecessary copies to improve efficiency
Apply by October 7, 2026
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
Apply by October 7, 2026
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...
This woman was a lab technician within the biology department at the Hanford Site. There was an aquatic museum collection in the 100F Area. This image depicts her dissecting a baby sturgeon from the Columbia River, likely performing radiation testing. #TBT
September 24, 2026 at 10:45 PM
This woman was a lab technician within the biology department at the Hanford Site. There was an aquatic museum collection in the 100F Area. This image depicts her dissecting a baby sturgeon from the Columbia River, likely performing radiation testing. #TBT
‼️REMINDER‼️
TODAY – Seattle public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Seattle, Washington
Sept. 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. PST
Ecology Northwest Regional Office
15700 Dayton Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
Plan your trip - www.seattle.gov/transportati...
TODAY – Seattle public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Seattle, Washington
Sept. 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. PST
Ecology Northwest Regional Office
15700 Dayton Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
Plan your trip - www.seattle.gov/transportati...
September 23, 2026 at 4:25 PM
‼️REMINDER‼️
TODAY – Seattle public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Seattle, Washington
Sept. 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. PST
Ecology Northwest Regional Office
15700 Dayton Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
Plan your trip - www.seattle.gov/transportati...
TODAY – Seattle public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
Seattle, Washington
Sept. 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. PST
Ecology Northwest Regional Office
15700 Dayton Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133
Plan your trip - www.seattle.gov/transportati...
‼️REMINDER‼️
TODAY – Portland public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
In-person
Portland, Oregon
Sept. 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Albina Library
205 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212
Plan your trip: trimet.org/schedules/in...
TODAY – Portland public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
In-person
Portland, Oregon
Sept. 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Albina Library
205 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212
Plan your trip: trimet.org/schedules/in...
September 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
‼️REMINDER‼️
TODAY – Portland public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
In-person
Portland, Oregon
Sept. 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Albina Library
205 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212
Plan your trip: trimet.org/schedules/in...
TODAY – Portland public hearing on the draft Hanford Sitewide Permit, Revision 9A renewal
In-person
Portland, Oregon
Sept. 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m. PST
Albina Library
205 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212
Plan your trip: trimet.org/schedules/in...
We created an overview of Hanford to educate the public about the history and legacy of the Hanford Site. #HanfordFacts
Check it out: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
In Spanish: gis.ecology.wa.gov/portal/apps/...
Check it out: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
In Spanish: gis.ecology.wa.gov/portal/apps/...
September 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
We created an overview of Hanford to educate the public about the history and legacy of the Hanford Site. #HanfordFacts
Check it out: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
In Spanish: gis.ecology.wa.gov/portal/apps/...
Check it out: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
In Spanish: gis.ecology.wa.gov/portal/apps/...
There are several Hanford public comment periods open!
Check out our website if you would like to provide your input: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
Check out our website if you would like to provide your input: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
September 20, 2026 at 2:14 AM
There are several Hanford public comment periods open!
Check out our website if you would like to provide your input: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...
Check out our website if you would like to provide your input: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...