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November 19, 2014

WRPS volunteers mentor young minds

WRPS employees recently volunteered at the 2014 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Explorers Conference at Columbia Basin College. More than 300 students participated in the event where they learned about various STEM fields through fun, hands-on workshops led by area professionals. WRPS presenters and their […]
February 3, 2015

WRPS to host Vapors Technology Exchange

RICHLAND, Wash. — Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is planning a Vapors Management Technology Exchange for Feb. 24-25, 2015, to give technology providers, including businesses, universities and national laboratories, the opportunity to learn more about Hanford’s tank farm vapor conditions and offer potential improvements and […]
February 10, 2015

WRPS releases plan to improve chemical vapors management

RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS), the Hanford tank operations contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of River Protection (DOE-ORP), today released a comprehensive implementation plan to address recent chemical vapor exposure concerns and further improve worker safety. The plan was […]
March 12, 2015

WRPS manager recognized for commitment to local education

RICHLAND, Wash. — Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) External Affairs Manager Jerry Holloway earned a surprise honor at this year’s Crystal Apple award ceremony. Holloway, a former teacher, was given the Special Achievement Award for his support of community education efforts as a WRPS representative. Ten […]