The Hanford Nuclear Site, located in southeastern Washington, holds the dubious distinction of being the most contaminated nuclear waste site in the Western Hemisphere.

Hanford’s toxic legacy echoes around the world. The plutonium used in the bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, during World War II was produced at Hanford. Nuclear weapons tests, involving plutonium from Hanford, disproportionately affected Native American communities and the people of the Marshall Islands. Closer to home, workers and veterans exposed to radiation and harmful chemicals continue to suffer during cleanup.

Presently, the federal government is undertaking the cleanup of millions of gallons of toxic waste stored in leaking underground tanks, polluted trenches, and contaminated groundwater.

The Columbia River is under threat, and the cleanup timeline extends to at least fifty years.

Hanford Challenge serves as a vigilant watchdog, overseeing the extensive cleanup efforts at Hanford. We are committed to ensuring that this cleanup is conducted thoroughly, without any shortcuts.

Every supporting dollar and partner in this endeavor helps Hanford Challenge in mitigating the unparalleled health and environmental risks posed by the Hanford Nuclear Site.