April 9, 2024
Tumbleweed Takeover at Nevada National Security Site
One of the unique challenges the EM Nevada Program faces was on display at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) in early March when strong winds caused a “tumbleweed takeover” on the site.
January 10, 2024
EM Continues Winning Streak as Scorecard Shows Another Year of Deep Cleanup Progress
EM checked off the majority of its priorities for calendar year 2023, completing complex work that led to critical progress, made by possible by support from its state, tribal and local partners.
September 26, 2023
EM Nevada Reaches Significant Milestone in Groundwater Testing
In 1989, EM launched an intensive groundwater investigation program to address the effects of historic nuclear testing and activities at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) location some 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas.
September 19, 2023
Deputy Secretary Turk Highlights EM Contributions in New Clean-Energy Initiative
Deputy Secretary Turk speaks at the 2023 National Cleanup Workshop about the Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative.
September 19, 2023
White Highlights Cleanup Achievements, Sets Tone for Future of EM Mission
EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White highlighted recent cleanup progress and shared EM’s vision for the decades to come during his address kicking off the 2023 National Cleanup Workshop, which drew a record audience.
September 12, 2023
Radiological Control Technicians Ensure Safety at Test Cell C
Radiological control technicians (RCTs) are integral to cleanup and remediation performed by the EM Nevada Program at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), yet they can go unnoticed in day-to-day operations.
September 12, 2023
EM Nevada Meets 2023 Priority Cleanup Commitments Early
Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) completed a significant milestone demolition of four buildings at the Test Cell C (TCC) Facility at Area 25.
July 6, 2023
EM Updates Cleanup 'By the Numbers'
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) has updated its popular “By the Numbers” feature, which illustrates progress at cleanup sites through quick and clear infographics.
June 27, 2023
Waste Generator Workshop Returns to Las Vegas
Representatives from across the DOE complex gathered in Las Vegas earlier this year to attend the Waste Generator Workshop.