Environmental Management

Cleanup of nuclear legacy
$6 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Redouble the ongoing efforts to clean up radioactive waste from Cold War nuclear project sites, creating jobs and reclaiming lands for communities across the country.

Spanning the country from South Carolina to Washington, the Department of Energy works to secure the nuclear materials and radioactive waste left from the construction of nuclear weapons during the Cold War.  These efforts include building and operating treatment facilities, safely moving and securing the remaining waste materials, and restoring the cleaned-up land.

• Learn more about the efforts to clean up the nuclear legacy.
• Learn more about the Office of Environmental Management's role.