Nez Perce Tribe ERWM

09/28/2026

Software is only as powerful as the impact it makes on communities that use it. 👥

The Nez Perce Tribe's Environmental Restoration and Waste Management (ERWM) division manages critical cleanup data for the Hanford nuclear site. Equally important is their mission to safeguard priceless cultural history. 📜

By turning mountains of paper files into a secure, searchable digital database with Laserfiche, they built a long-term foundation for data sovereignty and heritage preservation.

Now they can operate with confidence knowing their cultural history is accessible and safe 🔒 for future generations.

Read the full story: https://lsrfch.co/4Adqkfg

08/11/2026

The Manhattan Project was one of history’s most secretive and consequential endeavors, leading to the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II and usage 81 years ago on August 6th and 9th, 1945. The Hanford Site in Washington state was an intricate part of this endevour.

The Manhattan Project was one of history’s most secretive and conse...

08/08/2026

Near-term goals to advance energy development while strengthening Tribal capacity, all while increasing long-term economic benefits.

07/28/2026

DOE announces Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho as potential hosts to modernize the nation’s nuclear fuel cycle

05/07/2026

Hanford, a contaminated nuclear site, is transforming into the largest solar farm in the U.S. Discover the groundbreaking changes today!

05/07/2026

Environmental groups say the plan fails to address serious concerns. The federal government isn’t saying much of anything Big land, big plan: The Environmental Restoration Disposal

05/06/2026

The Nez Perce Tribe Air Quality and ERWM Programs joined other community agencies at the Lapwai Middle School STEM Showcase on Tuesday May 5th for hands on STEM activities and a showcase of student projects.

04/22/2026

** UPDATED FLYER **
Nez Perce Tribal Members are invited to attend an INFORMATIONAL SESSION regarding nuclear energy, following guidance from leadership to support informed discussion and gain perspective from the General Council.
In-Person Session
Dinner Provided!
April 23rd, 2026 5pm-6pm
Pineewaus Community Center
Virtual Session
April 30th, 2026 5pm-6pm
Contact Catherine Ryczek at [email protected]
This effort is strictly educational. The goal is simply to bring in experienced professionals to share information and answer questions so Tribal members can learn and form their own perspectives.
Tribal members are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

04/22/2026