Environmental Program Information

It is DOE's policy to conduct its operations in an environmentally responsible manner and comply with applicable environmental standards. At the Hanford Site, a variety of environmental activities are performed to comply with laws and regulations, enhance environmental quality, and monitor the impact of environmental pollutants from Site operations.

This section summarizes significant activities conducted in 1994 to monitor the meteorology and climatology of the Site, assess the status of wildlife and cultural resources, and conduct special environmental programs.

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