The Savannah River Site, a 310-square-mile-site in Aiken, South Carolina, focused on the production of plutonium and tritium for use in the manufacture of nuclear weapons from its inception in the early 1950s until the end of the Cold War. In 1992, the focus at SRS turned to environmental cleanup, nuclear materials management, and research and development activities.
Officials cut a ribbon in a ceremony celebrating the addition of over 100 zero-emissions vehicles to the Savannah River Site vehicle fleet. Pictured front row, from left, are Jeff Allison, deputy field office manager, National Nuclear Security Administration Savannah River Field Office; Mike Budney, manager, DOE-Savannah River; Stuart MacVean, president and CEO, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS); Angelia Holmes, deputy assistant manager, DOE-Savannah River Infrastructure and Environmental Stewardship; and Mike Swain, senior vice president, Technical Services, SRNS.
SRS News
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What began as a student competition with fast-paced questions about Earth science, energy and other topics has evolved into a talent pipeline, molding the next generation of scientists and engineers at the Savannah River Site. June 3, 2025June 3, 2025
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The Construction Services department for a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management contractor at the Savannah River Site has taken its commitment to safety to new heights with its innovative “Green Eyes Safety Review Team.” June 3, 2025June 3, 2025
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Just over 400 legacy transuranic waste containers remain at the Savannah River Site after workers there have sent more than 35,000 of them to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico for disposal since the underground repository opened in 1999.May 27, 2025
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The Savannah River Site continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental stewardship by ramping up recycling efforts, resulting in substantial reductions in waste and cost savings.May 27, 2025
Edwin Deshong assumed the role of manager for the DOE Savannah River Operations Office on June 1, 2025.
Deshong previously served as the acting manager since February 2025 and was appointed as the deputy manager in December 2022. He has over 30 years of experience providing leadership and direction to federal and contractor staff responsible for the oversight and operation of nuclear facility operations within DOE-Savannah River and the National Nuclear Security Administration complex.
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High-Level Budget Information
| FY22 Enacted (In the millions) | FY23 Request (In the millions) | FY23 Enacted (In the millions) | FY24 Request (in the millions) | FY24 Enacted (in the millions) | FY25 Request (in the millions) |
| $1,757 | $1,724 | $1,808 | $1,739 | $1,812 | $1,617 |
For more information on the Office of Environmental Management's budget process and performance check out the Budget & Performance page.