September 26, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

June 20, 2023

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Cross-training ‘Means the World’ to Technician, Offers Flexibility to EM Nevada

Byron Smith joined the EM Nevada Program in spring 2022 to work as a real-time radiography technician. The former X-ray technician started the job with more than a decade of experience in radiology.

May 16, 2023

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EM Leaders Attend State and Tribal Group Conference, Tour Nevada Cleanup

Two EM senior leaders visited southern Nevada recently to learn about the latest work of the EM Nevada Program and other organizations at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).

March 28, 2023

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EM Set to Tackle 2023 Priority: Demolition of Four Buildings at NNSS

The EM Nevada Program is preparing for the next phase of work after successfully completing its top 2022 priority to begin demolition of the Engine Maintenance, Assembly, and Disassembly (EMAD) and Test Cell C (TCC) facilities.