Washington State Department of Ecology

Washington State Hanford Lawsuit

In the News

Court approves agreement on new commitments for Hanford tank waste cleanup
(10/26/10) Department of Ecology
Agreement on new commitments for Hanford tank waste cleanup sent to federal judge
(10/06/10) Joint press release from the Tri-Party agencies
Federal court confirms state authority over mixed waste at Hanford
(03/11/09) Department of Ecology
Oregon Moves to Join Hanford Clean-Up Lawsuit
(02/25/09) Office of Oregon Governor, Ted Kulongoski
(Link removed 01/11/11)
Gov. Gregoire’s and Attorney Gen. McKenna’s statement on Oregon support of Hanford lawsuit
(02/25/09) Office of the Governor
New Deadlines for Hanford Cleanup Proposed
(02/07/09) Tri-City Herald
(Link removed 12/24/09)
State, Feds Agree on Groundwater Cleanup; Doesn't Affect Lawsuit
(02/06/09) Seattle PI
Washington's lawsuit over Hanford cleanup is timely and measured response to delays, Governor Gregoire editorial
(12/15/08) Seattle Times
Following through on a warning to DOE, Governor Gregoire editorial
(12/10/08) Tri-City Herald
(Link removed 12/24/09)

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Hanford and the Columbia River

Sources of Hanford Contamination (pdf)