Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is
reducing the risk to the environment posed by Hanford’s 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 158 underground tanks.
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Congratulations to our friends at AtkinsRéalis on the opening of the new AtkinsRéalis Technology Center in Richland! The $20 million, state-of-the-art facility features 16,000 square feet of collaborative workspace with a 59-foot high-bay testing area for developing innovative nuclear and environmental cleanup technologies, digital solutions, and robotics.![]()
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WRPS works closely with Atkins to innovate new technologies and move the Hanford cleanup mission forward.
Though she was born in Walla Walla, Washington, Karie grew up and lived most of her life in Alaska before moving back to Washington in 2003.![]()
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She joined WRPS in 2009 and has been our Environmental Management System Coordinator for 15 years!![]()
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“I LOVE everything about my job! I like to say I keep the company compliant with one requirement, but the reality of how it works is that one requirement involves all the company’s requirements.”![]()
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Karie lives in the Tri-Cities with her two dogs and a cat (who thinks he’s a dog), but her heart still lies in Alaska.![]()
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“Since 1960, my family has commercially fished in Bristol Bay on Ekuk Beach in Southwest Alaska. I still go there every summer to participate in harvesting from the world’s largest salmon fishery. I miss Alaska every day and am thankful I had so many years there.”![]()
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She’s also passionate about supporting cancer patients and plans to one day volunteer at cancer centers after she retires. ![]()
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Thank you, Karie for all you do helping advance the cleanup mission!![]()
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After decades of monitoring underground waste-storage tanks, WRPS and other #OneHanford contractors prepare to begin production to further the cleanup mission.
WRPS plays key role as Hanford shifts back into production mode
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We are at a pivotal time in the history of the Hanford site’s noble mission.