In his first trip to Oak Ridge last week, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management Tim Walsh witnessed firsthand the reach and impact of the U.S. Department of Energy’s cleanup mission. April 14, 2026
A detailed data-gathering process known as characterization is helping the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management advance cleanup at one of the nation’s most important national security sites. April 7, 2026
A demonstration of an innovative technology has proved successful in safely treating and permanently disposing of a complex legacy waste stored at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the past 50 years, reducing significant risk. March 31, 2026
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management recently achieved a priority for the U.S. Department of Energy’s nuclear cleanup program by reaching the halfway mark in its uranium-233 processing campaign. March 24, 2026
Successful cleanup and reuse efforts underway at the Oak Ridge, Paducah, and Portsmouth sites are vividly illustrating the Office of Environmental Management’s ability to successfully deliver its vision of nuclear restoration and revitalization across the DOE complex, federal and contractor leaders said. March 17, 2026
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge have begun major field work to address an old scrapyard, a project that will remove risks and allow future industrial reuse on the land. March 10, 2026
The Department of Energy Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management has completed its largest land transfer to date, transferring more than 700 acres to the community to support economic development and energy innovation.
Erik Olds laid out how the two organizations contribute to the U.S. Department of Energy’s priorities during a recent regional business opportunities exchange held by the Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association. March 3, 2026
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and cleanup contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge are making significant headway preparing one of the most challenging facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex for demolition. March 3, 2026
Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management cleanup contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge recently expanded a university partnership to provide unique learning opportunities for nuclear safety specialists supporting the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management mission. February 25, 2026