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Office of Environmental Management
October 13, 2026
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EM Leaders Survey Legacy Cleanup Progress at Three Sites in Empire State
Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management Tim Walsh recently visited three cleanup sites in New York to review progress and meet with workers and community stakeholders. 🏗️
From major demolition milestones at the West Valley Demonstration Project to cleanup supporting national security missions at Kesselring and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, the visits highlighted how the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management is reducing environmental risks and preparing sites for future use. Read the full story to learn how collaboration and innovation are advancing cleanup across New York.
Walsh Highlights Federal Land as Launchpad for Nuclear Growth at Summit
Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management Tim Walsh joined more than 600 leaders at the South Carolina Nuclear Summit to highlight how DOE cleanup sites are supporting America's nuclear renaissance. ⚡
From recovering valuable nuclear materials at the Savannah River Site to preparing land for advanced energy and super intelligence infrastructure, EM is turning legacy sites into opportunities for innovation, economic growth and national security. Read the full story to learn how EM is helping power America's energy future.
That’s A WRAP: Teamwork Drives Glovebox Stabilization at Hanford Facility
Crews at the Hanford Site have safely stabilized contaminated gloveboxes at the Waste Receiving and Processing facility, reducing risks and saving an estimated $8 million annually. 🛠️
Through collaboration among three U.S. Department of Energy contractors, the project is helping prepare the facility for future deactivation while freeing up resources for other cleanup priorities. Read the full story to learn how teamwork is advancing safe, efficient cleanup at Hanford.
Oak Ridge Community Learns About Cleanup Progress, 2027 Priorities
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management recently welcomed more than 60 community members to an open house highlighting cleanup progress and priorities for 2027. 🏗️
From removing aging facilities and creating opportunities for land reuse to advancing cancer treatment research, cleanup efforts are helping shape Oak Ridge’s future. Read the full story to learn how these projects are reducing environmental risks while supporting national security, scientific innovation and economic development.