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The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management has made significant headway deactivating the Oak Ridge Research Reactor since crews successfully removed its reactor vessel two years ago. August 18, 2026
The sole national laboratory sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management won a 2026 R&D 100 Award in a global competition for developing innovative ceramic-metal composite materials for nuclear waste disposal. August 18, 2026
Workers at the Hanford Site created another 353,000 gallons of storage space, supporting the ongoing mission to remove, treat and dispose of tank waste. August 18, 2026
A third-year electrical engineering student at Idaho State University returned to the Idaho Cleanup Project for a second consecutive summer internship. August 18, 2026
The Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project recently joined stakeholders here for a celebration marking Colorado's sesquicentennial hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Legacy Management. August 18, 2026
Local math, science and technical skills teachers recently visited the U.S. Department of Energy’s Paducah Site to get a firsthand look at work opportunities and develop lesson plans to prepare students for future nuclear energy and other STEM careers. August 18, 2026
While safety is a serious topic, using creative and engaging tactics to reinforce safe behaviors and procedures can be more effective in delivering messages that employees will retain. August 18, 2026
The U.S. Forest Service on the Savannah River Site has selected two employees as its inaugural 2026–2027 Forest Fellows, marking the launch of a program to develop emerging leaders. August 18, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management, in coordination with the Hanford Field Office, is strengthening the Hanford Advisory Board to enhance engagement with those who live closest to Hanford and to align with the governance model used at sites across the country.
As 1,200 government and industry leaders from 35 states and four countries discussed advances in the nuclear industry and what’s needed to maintain momentum during a conference here, Assistant Secretary of Environmental Management Tim Walsh made his message clear: The Office of Environmental Management is creating opportunities for the private industry and paving the way for big things. August 11, 2026