Hanford Reach

The Challenge

"Over the years, we have asked much of the Columbia River, and it has always given

The White Bluffs of the Hanford Reach - Photo by Joel Rogers courtesy American Rivers.

generously. It has given us affordable energy, turned a desert into a farming oasis, and provided a highway for international commerce. It is amazing how so very few times in our lives we are given the opportunity to truly give something to future generations. That is what we are doing today."

  -- Senator Patty Murray

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News Releases

12/15/2008
Murray Hails Nomination of Chu to Lead America's Energy Future, Discusses Responsibility to Cleanup Past Energy Projects

11/25/2008
Murray, Hastings Call on Washington State and Federal Agencies to Come Back to the Table on Hanford Cleanup

11/19/2008
Senator Murray Helps Launch Investigation into Compensation Program for Ill Hanford Workers

8/25/2008
Murray Commends Secretary Kempthorne's Decision to Designate Hanford's B Reactor as a National Historic

7/22/2008
Senator Murray Applauds National Park System Advisory Board's Decision to Designate B Reactor for Landmark Status

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