| Upcoming Event |
| Event Name: | Savannah River Site Public Tour (SRS) |
| Event Occurs: | Once |
| Event Description: | In the upcoming year, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is inviting approximately 900 members of the public to hop on board one of 25 driving tours of the Savannah River Site (SRS). Visitors can gain an understanding about the Department of Energy's (DOE) facilities, missions and workforce that changed the face of nearby counties and helped the United States during the Cold War. Guests will also learn about current and future DOE Environmental Management and National Nuclear Security Administration missions at SRS. The tour includes a visit to the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, where participants will hear about the ecology lab's history and mission and get an up-close view of animals found on the Site. Due to high demand, the number of historic tours has doubled this year. There will be eight available in 2024. Four tours will stop at the Dunbarton town site. Four will be at the Ellenton town site. All Historic tours also include a walking tour of the SRS Curation Facility and a driving tour of C Reactor. In addition, two full walking tours of the streets of Ellenton have been added this year. Those tours will feature the old townsite and several historic markers throughout the Ellenton area. "Come see environmental stewardship at work at SRS. Sign up now for our exclusive tours showcasing history, sustainability and clean energy. Witness how we merge nuclear power with eco-responsibility, shaping a future that safeguards our nation," said Bob Bonnett, SRNS Tour Program Coordinator. "Grab your spot now for an exclusive tour of our historic site, where safety and efficiency combine to shape generations to come." Go to www.srs.gov and click on the registration button to get more information or sign up for a tour. For further assistance, call (803) 952-8994. Each public tour can accommodate up to 34 people. Each historic tour has a limit of 50. All are filled on a first come, first served basis. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and U.S. citizens. Participants must register separately for a tour. Historic Tours begin at 12 pm and Mission Related Tours begin at 12:30 pm at the badge office. 2024 SRS Public and Historic Tour Dates: January: Public Tour -- Thursday, January 18 February: Public Tours -- Thursdays, February 1 and 15 March: Historic Tours Tuesdays, March 12 and 19 Thursdays, March 14 and 21 Ellenton Walking Tour - Thursday, March 28 April: Public Tours -- Thursdays, April 4 and 18 May: Public Tours -- Thursdays, May 9 and 23 June: Public Tours -- Thursdays, June 6 and 20 July: Public Tours -- Thursdays, July 11 and 25 August: No Tours September: Public Tours -- Thursdays, September 12 and 26 October: Historic Tours Tuesdays, October 8 and 15 Thursdays, October 10 and 17 Ellenton Walking Tour - Thursday, 31 November: Public Tour -- Thursday, November 7 December: Public Tour -- Thursday, December 5 Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, a Fluor and HII partnership company, is responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site, located near Aiken, South Carolina. |
| Event Class: | General |
| Contact Person or Organization: | Bob Bonnett |
| Website Address: | www.srs.gov/general/tour/index.htm |
| Contact Phone: | 803.952.8994 |
| Contact Email: | robert.bonnett@srs.gov |
| Start Date/Time: | 10/31/2024 12:00 PM |
| End Date/Time: | 10/31/2024 3:30 PM |
| Directions: | SRS Badge Office 46 Aiken, SC 29803 |
