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Hanford Site wildlife biologists take great care in protecting migratory birds. The environmental team with U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management contractor Hanford Mission Integration Solutions conducts bird nest surveys prior to any work activities on the ground.

Seaweed, in its many forms, serves distinct purposes. It’s a vitamin-rich snack, with many health benefits. In the water, it provides a safe habitat for sea creatures, absorbing gases and nutrients like carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and phosphorous. It’s even used as an extra ingredient in ice cream, thickening it and preventing ice crystals from building up.

Researchers work in the mountains and at the seashore to study how warmer temperatures impact the ability of deep subsoils to store carbon.

Projects support partnerships with DOE national laboratories to perform early-stage, fundamental energy research and scientific workforce development.

About 150 western spadefoot tadpoles were recently found near the Former Sodium Disposal Facility (FSDF) in Area IV at the Santa Susana Field Lab (SSFL).

Accelerating emissions reduction targets and building a renewable future across the aviation industry are key priorities for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO).