A coalition opposing the expansion of the Nuclear Waste Dump Site in New Mexico
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Public Comment Deadline: June 22

Support Cleanup of LANL Waste and Focus on WIPP

Quick action. Real impact.

On April 23, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued a WIPP draft permit modification to speed up cleanup of Los Alamos National Lab (LANL) and focus WIPP on disposal of legacy waste.
We support this action and urge comments by June 22.

Or email: HWB-WIPP-Comment@env.nm.gov
Or by Postal Mail:
Megan McLean WIPP Program Manager, Hazardous Waste Bureau - New Mexico Environment Department, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Building 1, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-6303

Here are some of the provisions of the Draft Permit that we must support

  • From January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031, at least 55% of the total volume of all waste must be LANL legacy waste.
  • Beginning January 1, 2032, at least 75% must be LANL legacy waste.
  • Legacy waste at LANL Material Disposal Area-G must be shipped by July 1, 2028.
  • If requirements are not met, all non-LANL shipments stop until corrected.
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I support NMED’s permit modifications to prioritize cleanup of LANL legacy waste and ensure timely disposal at WIPP.

1.) Protect New Mexico: Sign the Petition

New Mexicans are speaking up. The Department of Energy (DOE) is expanding its mission at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), putting our communities at greater risk with increased shipments of more dangerous radioactive waste—over longer distances, and for many more years to come. We urge Governor Michelle Luján Grisham to use every legal tool available—agreements, permits, and state authority—to enforce strict limits on WIPP. The DOE must keep its promises to New Mexico. Join us in calling on the Governor to:

  • Enforce legal limits on WIPP’s mission
  • Stop the shipment of new, more hazardous waste into our state
  • Prioritize clean-up of Legacy Waste from LANL
  • Demand the siting of a new repository in another state

Sign the petition and help protect the health, safety, and future of New Mexico.

Sign Petition
2.) Contact the Governor

Send NM Governor Michelle Luján Grisham a personalized email thanking her for taking action against the expansion of WIPP on February 11, 2026.

Send Email
3.) Donate to Receive Signs & Brochures
4.) Request a Presentation
  • Find out how WIPP’s New Mission will affect you and your neighborhood
  • You can protect your health and property. We’re here to help
  • Contact us for a Zoom or in-person 20-minute PowerPoint presentation with Q&A.
  • All information comes from the Federal Register and government sources.

Contact:
Deborah Reade or Cynthia Weehler
at 285alliance@gmail.com

5.) We Are at a Crucial Point

We have the ability to stop the WIPP expansion if we act now, before significant decisions are made in the next few weeks.

Consider making a fully tax-deductible donation to help us continue to raise awareness, reach wider audiences, protect our communities from nuclear waste and radiation, and most importantly, STOP FOREVER WIPP.

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