Twelve tons each of turkey and ham were used for #Thanksgiving at the #Hanford Site. #TBT

We are thankful for our followers! 😊 What are you thankful for? Drop your answers on the comments!

If you missed our Let's Talk About Hanford event where we covered wildlife, you can watch it on our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSMN... Visit our website for more information on everything Let's Talk About Hanford: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...

These jobs attracted workforce from all the United States and even other countries. The jobs were attractive because they offered a very competitive scale of wages and living facilities.

Today’s #TBT takes us to 1954 & shows us photos of the outside & inside of the Civil Defense trailer. This was a group formed by Hanford Site employees. The trailer provided propaganda that was part of government efforts to prepare America for a nuclear attack. The trailer was its "headquarters."

Eremothera pygmaea or dwarf evening-primrose, is a Washington state sensitive species plant. It is endemic to eastern Washington & is also found in Oregon. This plant is generally found on unstable soil or gravel within sagebrush. Its plants often have small white to light pink flowers & fruits!

About 200 pounds of butter was used daily for sandwiches in packed lunches at the Hanford Site. #NationalButterDay #HanfordFacts

Grab a friend and get to the trails! Let’s celebrate #NationalHikingDay by visiting one of our local trails. friendsofbadger.org

♻️You can contribute with conservation, prevention of pollution, and reduction of waste by recycling! ♻️At the Nuclear Waste Program we are committed in doing our part, together we can make a difference! #AmericaRecyclesDay ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics...

At Ecology we celebrate #WorldKindnessDay everyday by showing kindness to those around us!

🏞️As Hanford drew thousands of workers to the region, many African American laborers and their families were sent to Pasco, where housing and services were segregated. 🏞️Kurtzman Park in Pasco became a place of recreation for families. #ScenicSpotlight Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

Happy #VeteransDay! Honoring all those who served.

On Nov. 10, 2015, Hanford became part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park along with Oak Ridge and Los Alamos. #OnThisDay

Our program offers presentations, educational opportunities, & outreach at different school events #STEMDay. Would you like a guest speaker to present on Hanford for your classroom or organization? We meet in-person or virtually & present on a variety of topics! ecology.wa.gov/hanford-outr...

The biodiversity at the site is unique!

This historical photo shows a radiation danger zone sign with worker in personal protective equipment in the background. #TBT

There is a 120-square-mile portion of the Hanford Site called the Arid Lands Ecology (ALE) Reserve. It is an outdoor laboratory for ecological research on a variety of plants & animals. The natural habitat of many animals, birds & fish has been shrinking worldwide because of humans. #ScenicSpotlight

Another historic first @ Hanford! Last week, our team was on site when the first containers of vitrified low-activity waste were transported to the Integrated Disposal Facility, an engineered landfill permitted by our agency. These containers will soon be the first to be permanently disposed of!

Today is #ElectionDay! In the 1944 election, thousands of Hanford workers exercised their right to vote. Don’t forget to get your votes in today!

Are you interested to learn more about the Hanford Site? Our outreach team attends events, gives presentations, and can even meet your group virtually. If you’d like a presentation done for your group, fill out our request form here: ecology.wa.gov/Outreach-Req...

Feliz Día de los muertos to all who honor and celebrate their dead family members today!

Don't forget to “fall back” and change your clocks. (Even the microwave...if you remember how.)

Men and women enjoying a Halloween dance at the Hanford Site. #TBT

🎃This past weekend our outreach team joined hundreds of costumes & families @ the Halloween Boo Bash Street Festival in Kennewick. Thank you to all those who stopped by to learn about radiation in our environment and how Geiger counters work to detect radiation. 🎃

There are +1,400 species of bats on Earth. They can be found on every continent other than Antarctica & use echolocation to get food. They're the only mammals who can fly! Some species of bats are found @ the Hanford Site. These include the brown bat, western myotis, & Yuma myotis. #ScenicSpotlight

Enjoy a fall image from the Hanford Site!

Want to learn more about how we’re protecting Hanford's natural resources? More on this link: ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics... If you have questions leave us a comment or send us an email [email protected]. #HanfordFacts

A Geiger counter is also known as a Geiger–Müller counter. It is designed to detect ionizing radiation, including alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. It operates using a Geiger–Müller tube, which is filled with an inert gas (such as helium, neon, or argon) at low pressure.

Today’s #TBT takes us back to a jazz show at the site. The band was the Jan Garber band, a swing jazz band & the vocalist pictured was Liz Tilton. Jan Garber was an American violinist & jazz bandleader. He had his own band by the time he was 21. He became known as "The Idol of the Air Lanes."

🌼Cryptantha leucophaea, or gray cryptantha, is a Washington state sensitive species & a federal species of concern. 🌼It's a regional endemic from the Columbia Basin. 🌼It's found in sandy areas, especially dunes. 🌼It's a large plant with white flowers & herbage with stiff hairs. #ScenicSpotlight

Our Nuclear Waste Program office is hiring a Lead Waste Treatment Plant Construction Engineer. ✔who will serve as the department’s lead engineer overseeing the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment & Disposal Facilities during construction. Full details: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wash...

Our outreach program reaches thousands of students across the Pacific Northwest through our various presentations and events! If you would like to request a presentation for your classroom or community group fill this form: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...

Meet us at our next event! ⬇️

The Columbia River is the largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America, and provided the large amounts of water needed to cool down Hanford’s nuclear reactors.

This photo, taken back in the 1940s, shows a woman who creates propaganda posters. The posters highlighted the importance of workers not talking about their jobs and to keep secrecy as a priority. #TBT

Vitrification at the Low-Activity Waste Facility is now underway! This is historic. We’re extremely grateful & proud of all our staff that have been a key component in making this possible. This is a cause for celebration & our continued commitment to ensuring cleanup is accomplished.

Today marks the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month that celebrates & acknowledges the contributions of those of Hispanic descent. This is a reminder to our followers that we have a Hanford Story Map in Spanish as we promote inclusivity across the board! storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6ecb...

If you missed our Let's Talk About Hanford event where we covered History, you can watch it on our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOQp... Visit our website for more information on everything Let's Talk About Hanford: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...

October 12 - 18 is Earth Science week. Did you know that many Ecology employees have different degrees in science? These degrees range everywhere from geology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography all the way to environmental sciences. This week we celebrate studying our planet!

The TPA sets out the framework for how the agencies work together to cleanup Hanford and sets enforceable deadlines. Ecology is responsible for regulating chemical and hazardous waste cleanup under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act. ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...

This series of images show workers loading a radioactive sample on red wagons back in the early 1950s. The samples needed to be transported to a different facility for analysis. #TBT

🫎The Hanford Site is home to a diverse range of wildlife. 🫎Some wildlife has adapted to this unique environment. 🫎Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect these species and their habitats. #ScenicSpotlight

Fire Prevention Week is observed Oct. 5 - 11. During this week, people of all ages learn about fire safety & ways to prevent fires. This historical photo displays a fire emergency drill @ the Hanford Site back in the 1950s. Fire prevention week is a good reminder that fire awareness is important!

Learn more about #Hanford history and current cleanup on our website ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics... #HanfordFacts

Dance shows at the site were a common activity to keep employees engaged in afterhours activities. However, these activities were also segregated. #TBT

Curious about the biggest cleanup in the world? Take a look back in history by checking out this playlist, part 4 coming soon! 👀 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...