ADVOCACY

Property owners near Rocky Flats spent 27 years pursuing claims over plutonium contamination. Their case ended in a $375 million settlement. Dow and Rockwell were the defendants—but federal indemnification meant they did not ultimately bear its financial cost. The federal government did.

New warning signs near trail entrances to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge are bringing renewed attention to the site's nuclear history and the continuing debate over public access. 9NEWS reports that the bright yellow signs prominently display the radiation symbol and warn visitors that entering the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge “may expose you to radioactive materials.” The signs also provide historical context about the former Rocky Flats Plant, where pluton

New legislation has been introduced in Congress concerning Rocky Flats Downwinders and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). For Rocky Flats Downwinders, this is an important development to follow. RFD has advocated for years for people affected by Rocky Flats to receive greater recognition, health monitoring and support, including consideration under federal radiation-exposure programs. Rather than relying on social media or secondhand reports for updates, we encou