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Environmental Protection: Controlling the Present
The Laboratory is committed to increasing sustainable practices and complying with environmental regulations.
wildlife monitoring
bird banding in los alamos wetlands
LANL Wildlife Biologist Chuck Hathcock monitors bird populations in the Sandia Wetlands.
regulations and Environmental Laws
planning, policies, permits and management
The Laboratory ensures environmental protection by implementing various policies to manage processes that impact the environment. Every program at the lab does this. We have various permits related to waste and discharge, and we carefully adhere to planning and reviews that encompass the boundaries of those permits. The community matters to us, and we annually compile their feedback regarding how we can improve.
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