
NNSA is a semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy responsible for enhancing national security through the military application of nuclear science.

Savannah River National Laboratory is the applied research and development laboratory at Savannah River Site. The laboratory applies state-of-the-art science to provide practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems.
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Federal and contractor leadership highlighted progress in EM’s liquid waste treatment mission and lessons learned in their work during back-to-back panels at the 2023 Waste Management Symposia.
March 7, 2023
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Joseph Glover II, left, a student at South Carolina State University, presents his poster to John Moon, the EM Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) manager in EM’s Office of Technology Development.
March 7, 2023
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The Savannah River Site’s (SRS) liquid waste contractor for the EM program has established a new partnership with a South Carolina technical school to train students for critical roles while continuing their education.
March 7, 2023
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Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, National Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers.
February 21, 2023
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Three Savannah River Site (SRS) contractors recently collaborated to welcome their first joint cohort of apprentices as part of the Nuclear Fundamentals Program, which will provide over 100 trained operators to the site upon its completion.
February 21, 2023
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A workshop to identify and prioritize key research and technology needs in developing long-term monitoring for groundwater contamination was held at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) recently.
February 14, 2023
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The head of the EM program and the second-ranking official from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) came together late last week for a two-day visit to Savannah River Site (SRS) and the surrounding communities.
February 7, 2023
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A security police officer with a Savannah River Site (SRS) contractor has received an award that recognizes members of a team equivalent to the Defense Department’s special operations forces, who exhibit exceptional performance and qualities.
February 7, 2023
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Students attending area technical colleges can now participate in the new Apprenticeship School at the Savannah River Site (SRS) created by EM contractor Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS).
January 31, 2023
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EM’s liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) is focusing on a new growth opportunity for the workforce.
January 31, 2023
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The Savannah River Site, in partnership with state and federal regulators, has finalized a high-level waste tank milestones agreement guiding the work to clean up one of the largest environmental risks in South Carolina.
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Site preparation for the 60,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative facility planned for the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) campus begins this week, with construction expected to start thereafter.
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Students attending area technical colleges can now participate in the new Apprenticeship School at the Savannah River Site (SRS) created by EM contractor Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS).
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SRS recently made the first shipment of downblended surplus plutonium from the site’s K Area, a momentous milestone culminating from multiple years of effort to remove plutonium from the state of South Carolina.
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The Office of Environmental Management awarded the Security Services contract at the Savannah River Site to the Centerra Group, LLC.
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2021 SRS Annual Environmental Report Released
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Area High school students will have a special opportunity to meet recruiters from more than 90 colleges and universities and win scholarships totaling $10,000 at CSRA College Night, Sept. 15, 5-8:30 p.m., at the James Brown Arena, Augusta, Georgia.
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SRS received approval from the DOE to proceed with a new approach to spent nuclear fuel disposition that will result in a lifecycle cost reduction of over $4 billion dollars and represents a more than 20-year acceleration over the current approach.
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SRS recently donated a heavy rescue truck worth over a $1 million, if purchased new, to the City of Aiken, South Carolina.
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Registration is now open for the 2022 Savannah River Site (SRS) public tour program. More than 600 seats are available on 16 public Site tours (four being Historic Tours) to be held throughout the year.
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Upcoming Events
May
15
Savannah River EM SSAB Meeting - May 2023 - Day 1
1:00 PM to 3:45 PM EDT
May
16
Savannah River EM SSAB Meeting - May 2023 - Day 2
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM EDT
Jul
24
Savannah River EM SSAB Meeting - July 2023 - Day 1
1:00 PM to 3:45 PM EDT
Jul
25
Savannah River EM SSAB Meeting - July 2023 - Day 2
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM EDT