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UNDERSTAND ROCKY FLATS
For nearly four decades, Rocky Flats was part of the nation's nuclear weapons complex, manufacturing plutonium components for nuclear weapons just northwest of Denver.
The plant operated beside rapidly growing Colorado communities. Its history includes fires, releases, environmental contamination, a federal investigation, shutdown, cleanup—and questions that continue today.
ABOUT ROCKY FLATS DOWNWINDERS
Rocky Flats Downwinders is a community-led nonprofit working to keep the human history of Rocky Flats visible and to support people who lived, worked, or went to school near the former plant.
Through education, community connection, health research and mapping, public awareness, and advocacy, RFD helps people understand the history, find credible information, share their experiences, and stay connected to questions that remain unresolved.
NEWS & KNOWLEDGE
Current developments, historical context, research, records and community stories from Rocky Flats Downwinders.
