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Ecology - Hanford

@ecyHanford

WA Dept. of Ecology's @EcologyWA Nuclear Waste Program. Source for Hanford environmental cleanup.

 Richland, WA
ecology.wa.gov/hanford
Joined July 2013
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You can keep up with Hanford information at ecology.wa.gov/Hanford, get Hanford alerts at public.govdelivery.com/accou…, and engage with us on Facebook at @EcologyWAHanford and @ecologywa on other channels.
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Stay in touch with Ecology! Find Ecology news and updates on our website at ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Who-…, get email alerts at public.govdelivery.com/accou…, and at @ecologywa on social media.
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On Jan 30, 1986 the State of Washington received the final authorization to implement the dangerous Waste Management Program (RCRA). #OnThisDay
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Snowy sagebrush can be found during the winter throughout the Hanford Site. It grows here due to the site's arid and semi-arid areas. #ScenicSpotlight
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We're hiring! Our Nuclear Waste Program office is looking for two hydrogeologists to join our #Hanford team. These positions will remain open until filled with a first review of applications on Feb. 6, 2025. governmentjobs.com/careers/w…
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On #GlobalCommunityEngagementDay we want to encourage our followers to engage with their community and Hanford Site cleanup! There are several meaningful ways to get involved. Take our survey: forms.office.com/g/m3iKhmBc7…
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¿Quiere saber más sobre la historia del sitio #Hanford? Lea más en este enlace: ecology.wa.gov/Historia-Hanf… Si tiene alguna pregunta envíenos un correo a [email protected].
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The Perma-Fix Northwest draft permit renewal public comment period is now open! Check it out and get your comments in by March 14: Ecology.wa.gov/NWP-comment-p…
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Want to learn more about the history of the #Hanford Site? More on this link: ecology.wa.gov/Hanford-Overv… There’s also a Spanish link for the overview! If you have questions leave us a comment of email [email protected].
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Sturgeon are among the largest freshwater fish in the world!
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About 900 pies for one meal at each mess hall (7,200 pies) were served when available at the Hanford Site. #NationalPieDay
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Today is #CelebrationOfLifeDay! Washington Department of Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.
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Please take our annual survey whether you participated in any meetings or comment periods last year! The information you share will help us improve how we conduct public involvement. The survey will be open from Jan. 13 through Feb. 12, 2025. forms.office.com/g/m3iKhmBc7…
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Our offices are closed today in observance of the #MartinLutherKingDay holiday.
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The progress made during WWII by those willing to stand up for their rights like the Black Hanford workers who fought the Manhattan Project’s segregation policies helped lay the foundation for civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. 📸Franklin County Historical Society
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Groundwater remediation is one of the biggest ongoing cleanup projects at Hanford! Groundwater monitoring - Washington State Department of Ecology
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Remember to take the Tri-Party Agreement agencies’ public involvement annual survey! The survey will be open from Jan. 13 through Feb. 12, 2025. Link to survey: forms.office.com/g/m3iKhmBc7…
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Today’s #TBT takes us to the 1940s and displays a firefighting trailer accident that occurred on site.
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The rosy balsamroot is a rare and endangered plant that is found on the rocky soils of the Hanford Site. The flowers overlap with each other and are deep yellow, becoming rosy red with age. #ScenicSpotlight
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All four Hanford Advisory Board committees are meeting TODAY and TOMORROW! More details: hanford.gov/pageAction.cfm/c…
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Every year, our outreach program reaches thousands of students in the community through our various presentations and events we participate in. If you would like to request a presentation for your classroom or community group, fill this form: ecology.wa.gov/hanford-outre…
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