The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management turned 20 on Dec. 15, 2023. LM commemorated the occasion with a campaign that celebrates the office’s history.
See below for various elements of the campaign and information on LM’s journey.
- To celebrate LM’s 20-year anniversary, a series of videos has been developed to outline aspects of the LM mission. This video explains LM’s first goal to protect human health and the environment.U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy ManagementTo celebrate LM’s 20-year anniversary, a series of videos has been developed to outline aspects of the LM mission. This video explains LM’s second goal to safeguard former contractor workers' retirement benefits.U.S Department of Energy Office of Legacy ManagementTo celebrate LM’s 20-year anniversary, a series of videos has been developed to outline aspects of the LM mission. This video explains LM’s third goal to safeguard former contractor workers' retirement benefits.U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy ManagementTo celebrate LM’s 20-year anniversary, a series of videos has been developed to outline aspects of the LM mission. This video explains LM’s fourth goal to sustainably manage and optimize the use of land and assets.U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy ManagementTo celebrate LM’s 20-year anniversary, a series of videos has been developed to outline aspects of the LM mission. This video explains LM’s fifth goal to sustain management excellence.U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy ManagementTo celebrate LM’s 20-year anniversary, a series of videos has been developed to outline aspects of the LM mission. This video explains LM’s 6th Goal to engage the public, governments, and interested parties.U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management
- Eric Boyle, DOE Historian, discusses the foundation and early history of the Office of Legacy Management. Beginning with the Manhattan Project, Boyle examines the Atomic Energy Commission and subsequent Department of Energy and the growth that led to the creation of the Office of Legacy Management.U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy ManagementTania Smith Taylor, Technical Director of Long-Term Stewardship, explains the Office of Legacy Management’s programs and how they apply to LM sites. Taylor also describes the importance of LM’s function of long-term stewardship and how collaboration with partner agencies provides support of LM’s mission.U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy ManagementShawn Montgomery, Program Communications Specialist, provides insight into educational programs such as STEM with LM and its impact on LM’s mission today and in the future. Montgomery also illustrates the importance of engagement with communities at LM sites through events such as the Miss Navajo Nation Pageant.U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy ManagementCarmelo Melendez, Program Office Director, provides detail into his background leading up to becoming Director of the Office of Legacy Management and his responsibilities as leader of the office. Melendez reflects on LM’s accomplishments since its inception in 2003 and how to the office will continue to grow in the future.U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management
On Dec. 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a celebration event at DOE Headquarters in Washington, D.C. As part of the event, LM Director Carmelo Melendez thanked former and current LM and contractor employees for their contributions over the years. The event was attended by various LM partners and staff and was broadcast virtually to sites across the LM complex.
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