BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Snake River Alliance - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Snake River Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Snake River Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Boise BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104958 CREATED:20250105T003418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T232305Z UID:10000075-1737570600-1737576000@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Half-Life of Memory DESCRIPTION:Join us!\nCelebrate the Anniversary of the Treaty for the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons with us this year at the Idaho Film Society in Boise. \nWednesday\, January 22nd 6:30 pm \nThe Snake River Alliance hosts a screening of Half-Life of Memory followed by a panel discussion with director Jeff Gipe\, FBI raid leader Jon Lipsky\, and lead activist organizer in the Rocky Flats campaign Chet Tchozewski. \nTickets available at idahofilm.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America’s Forgotten Atomic Bomb Factory\nIn the suburbs of Denver\, the U.S. secretly manufactured thousands of atomic weapons\, leaving behind a toxic legacy that will persist for generations.  \nThe Rocky Flats plant manufactured a staggering 70\,000 atomic bombs\, each serving as a “trigger” for thermonuclear warheads. Concealed by government secrecy\, the plant’s fires\, leaks\, and illicit dumping of nuclear waste contaminated the Denver area with long-lived radioactive toxins. \nA major—and highly visible—plutonium fire sparked a decade of mass protests\, culminating in an unprecedented FBI raid that ultimately shuttered the plant. \nAfter a multi-billion-dollar cap-and-cover effort\, the Rocky Flats site was transitioned into a national wildlife refuge. “The Most Dangerous Buildings in America” lie under six feet of soil at the heart of the refuge\, concealing a landscape still saturated with radioactive contamination. While state and federal officials claim the area is safe\, many community members and experts strongly disagree. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Today\, the radioactive legacy of Rocky Flats is invisible to the naked eye. New housing developments are engulfing areas known to be contaminated with radioactive plutonium. Thousands of former Rocky Flats workers have suffered devastating health issues from radiation exposure. Community members are investigating a potential link between Rocky Flats and troubling health reports in downwind neighborhoods. Ongoing lawsuits\, deception\, health concerns\, and persistent contamination issues continue to plague Rocky Flats\, yet the public is largely unaware of its past and its long-lived radioactive effects. \nThrough powerful testimonials and extraordinary archival media\, Half-Life of Memory exposes Rocky Flats’ dark past and enduring impact\, prompting critical reflection on the implications of the nation’s renewed nuclear weapons buildup. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/half-life-of-memory/ LOCATION:ID CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Copy-of-Half-Life-Cover_Final-for-FDM_WIDE-3-scaled-e1736011072472.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Snake River Alliance":MAILTO:lford@snakeriveralliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250409T180000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104958 CREATED:20250404T194328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T165326Z UID:10000077-1744221600-1744221600@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Nuclear Fuel Chain Part 5: It's All About the Bomb DESCRIPTION:Join us online Wednesday\, April 9th at 5:00 PM Pacific/8:00 PM Eastern for the fifth installment of our Nuclear Fuel Chain series: ‘It’s All About the Bomb’ with our esteemed guest Alfred Meyer. \nAlfred will present a provocative perspective based on his eye-opening article\, ‘It’s All About the Bomb: Why Civilian Nuclear Power is Merely a Cover for Producing More Nuclear Weapons.’  He’ll take us on a deep dive into our nuclear history\, challenging conventional thinking about the true meaning of Atoms for Peace and revealing the connection between nuclear energy and weapons. There will be time for questions and discussion afterward. \nRegistration is required. \nAlfred is a social activist who currently serves on the boards of two Physicians for Social Responsibility chapters – New York State and Wisconsin. He formerly served on the national board of Physicians for Social Responsibility\, and as Program Director for the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability in Washington DC. \nBased in Washington\, D.C.\, Physicians for Social Responsibility is a U.S. non-profit organization that advocates for the public health by addressing policies regarding nuclear weapons\, nuclear power\, nuclear waste\, climate change and toxic chemicals. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/nuclear-fuel-chain-part-5-its-all-about-the-bomb/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.Alfred-Meyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Snake River Alliance":MAILTO:lford@snakeriveralliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20250418T201014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T201024Z UID:10000079-1745056800-1745078400@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration in Boise DESCRIPTION:🌳Get your Green on for Earth Day in Boise!⁠ ⁠ \n💃🏽🕺This Saturday from 10am-4pm the City of Boise is hosting an Earth Day Celebration with food\, activities\, and music for the entire family at Veterans Park. ⁠ ⁠ \n👒Want to go extra Green? Donate an hour or two of your time volunteering and hanging out with us at the Snake River Alliance booth! ⁠ ⁠ \n🆓Free T-shirt for volunteers⁠ URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/earth-day-celebration-in-boise/ LOCATION:Veterans Park\, 930 Veterans Memorial Pkwy\, Boise\, ID\, 83703\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20250220T181034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T183654Z UID:10000076-1749369600-1749661200@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:DC Days with the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability DESCRIPTION:**Washington\, DC: The Heart of the Department of Energy’s Decisions**  \nThe Snake River Alliance heads to DC with the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability June 8th through 12th! \nWhile much of our work is rooted in Idaho—celebrating the precious Snake River Aquifer\, advocating for victims of radiation exposure from nuclear weapons testing\, and opposing plans to dump radioactive waste in the West—the decisions that shape nuclear policy are made in the nation’s capital. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That’s why we’re going to DC. Each year\, we join the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability to meet with members of Congress and high-level administration officials. Our mission? To fight for policies that protect people and the planet—and stop those that don’t. \nHere’s what DC Days looks like: \n**Day 1:** Intensive training on nuclear issues and lobbying skills alongside activists nationwide. \n**Days 2–4:** Meeting with decision-makers to advocate for: \n\nProtecting our communities and environment from nuclear waste and pollution.\nEnding efforts to prop up the declining nuclear power industry.\nHalting the expansion of dangerous and costly nuclear weapons programs.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you care about clean water\, responsible nuclear waste management\, and a future free from the threat of nuclear weapons\, we’d love for you to join us. \nTo get involved\, email Leigh at **lford@snakeriveralliance.org** with the subject line **DC Days**. \nTogether\, we can make sure our voices are heard where it matters most. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/dc-days-with-ana/ LOCATION:ID CATEGORIES:Lobbying ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DC-Days-of-Yore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20250730T210316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T210316Z UID:10000080-1753902000-1753905600@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Nuclear at Lava Ridge? Shoshone Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/nuclear-at-lava-ridge-shoshone-meeting/ LOCATION:Lincoln County Community Center\, 210 S Beverly\, Shoshone\, ID\, 83352\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Comment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250809T061500 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250809T080000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20250805T191407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T191407Z UID:10000081-1754720100-1754726400@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Sunrise Vigil Honoring Hiroshima & Nagasaki DESCRIPTION:Join the Snake River Alliance north of Boise as we gather to remember the tragic events of 80 years ago\, when U.S. nuclear weapons devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki. \nIn a world where nuclear threats persist and violence too often goes unacknowledged\, we must confront history—not only to mourn\, but to recommit ourselves to peace. \nEvent Details:\n Date: Saturday\, August 9th\n Time: 6:15 AM (sunrise at 6:43 AM)\n Meetup Location: Dry Creek Trail parking area \nWe’ll take a short walk and share a quiet moment of reflection as the sun rises\, honoring the lives lost and reaffirming our call for a nuclear-free future. Light refreshments (coffee\, fruit\, and muffins) will be provided—please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. \nCarpooling: Need a ride or able to offer one? Let us know on the RSVP form\, and we’ll help coordinate. \nThis vigil is a small but meaningful act of remembrance and resistance. We hope you’ll join us. \nRSVP or Questions? Reply to this email or contact Leigh at lford@snakeriveralliance.org URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/sunrise-vigil-honoring-hiroshima-nagasaki/ LOCATION:Dry Creek Trail\, Bogus Basin Road CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sunrise-Vigil-for-Hiroshima-and-Nagasaki.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250902T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20250828T220901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T181714Z UID:10000082-1756814400-1756818000@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:RECA Application How-To DESCRIPTION:Walk through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) application process with attorney\, Laura Taylor!  \nDuring the webinar\, you will learn: \n\nWho is eligible for RECA compensation\nHow to fill out the new 2025 RECA application\nWhat documents you need to establish proof of eligibility\, residency\, and illness\n\nRecording and slides are available on the resources page at SaveRECA.org. \nLaura Taylor has been a downwinders advocate for over two decades. She has successfully submitted thousands of claims to the Department of Justice\, covering various categories\, including Downwinder claims\, On-Site Participant claims\, and Uranium Worker claims. Her vast network has provided access to historical information from lesser-known sources that is not readily available to the public. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to learn from a real RECA expert. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-application-how-to/ LOCATION:ID CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RECA-Webinar-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20251201T194252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T223904Z UID:10000083-1765015200-1765029600@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Exposed? Come to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop. \nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. Now Idaho is FINALLY covered under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)\, but the program expires at the end of 2027. We’re partnering with Idaho Downwinders to get all eligible Idahoans and their families the just compensation they deserve for medical costs. \nTona Henderson with Idaho Downwinders will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/exposed-come-to-the-radiation-exposure-compensation-act-workshop/ LOCATION:Gem County Community Senior Center\, 719 S Johns Ave\,\, Emmett\, ID\, 83617\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260131T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260131T143000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20251202T224414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T195508Z UID:10000084-1769855400-1769869800@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Exposed? Come to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop. \nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. Now Idaho is FINALLY covered under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)\, but the program expires at the end of 2027. We’re partnering with Idaho Downwinders to get all eligible Idahoans and their families the just compensation they deserve for medical costs. \nTona Henderson with Idaho Downwinders will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free. \n*This event is organized and presented by Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance. The use of the Nampa Public Library facility does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement by the library\, its management\, or its governing body. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/exposed-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Nampa Library\, 215 12th Avenue South\, Nampa\, ID\, 83651\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260403T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20260317T223456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T223456Z UID:10000085-1775206800-1775214000@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) FREE DOWNWINDER APPLICATION WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop.\nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to some individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests (“Downwinders”) and uranium mining. Idaho’s Downwinders were not included. \nWhile the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada.  \nKey Details About RECA\nRECA’s purpose is to provide an apology and monetary compensation to downwinders (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers.  See Am I eligible? \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.  \nJoin us for the next free workshop!\nTona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free. \n*This event is presented by Tona Henderson (Idaho Downwinders)\, organized by Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance\, Thanks so much to Twin Falls County for hosting. \nQuestions for Tona Henderson about the RECA application? Email her at tonahenderson@hotmail.com. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/radiation-exposure-compensation-act-reca-free-downwinder-application-workshop/2026-04-03/1/ LOCATION:Twin Falls County West Facility\, 630 Addison Ave\, Annex Conference Room\, Twin Falls\, ID\, 83301\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fallout-deposition-composite-SGS-web-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260403T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20260317T223456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T223456Z UID:10000086-1775221200-1775228400@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) FREE DOWNWINDER APPLICATION WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop.\nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to some individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests (“Downwinders”) and uranium mining. Idaho’s Downwinders were not included. \nWhile the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada.  \nKey Details About RECA\nRECA’s purpose is to provide an apology and monetary compensation to downwinders (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers.  See Am I eligible? \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.  \nJoin us for the next free workshop!\nTona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free. \n*This event is presented by Tona Henderson (Idaho Downwinders)\, organized by Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance\, Thanks so much to Twin Falls County for hosting. \nQuestions for Tona Henderson about the RECA application? Email her at tonahenderson@hotmail.com. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/radiation-exposure-compensation-act-reca-free-downwinder-application-workshop/2026-04-03/2/ LOCATION:Twin Falls County West Facility\, 630 Addison Ave\, Annex Conference Room\, Twin Falls\, ID\, 83301\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fallout-deposition-composite-SGS-web-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260404T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20260317T223456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T223456Z UID:10000087-1775293200-1775300400@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) FREE DOWNWINDER APPLICATION WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop.\nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to some individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests (“Downwinders”) and uranium mining. Idaho’s Downwinders were not included. \nWhile the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada.  \nKey Details About RECA\nRECA’s purpose is to provide an apology and monetary compensation to downwinders (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers.  See Am I eligible? \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.  \nJoin us for the next free workshop!\nTona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free. \n*This event is presented by Tona Henderson (Idaho Downwinders)\, organized by Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance\, Thanks so much to Twin Falls County for hosting. \nQuestions for Tona Henderson about the RECA application? Email her at tonahenderson@hotmail.com. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/radiation-exposure-compensation-act-reca-free-downwinder-application-workshop/2026-04-04/ LOCATION:Twin Falls County West Facility\, 630 Addison Ave\, Annex Conference Room\, Twin Falls\, ID\, 83301\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fallout-deposition-composite-SGS-web-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260501T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20260414T204057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204459Z UID:10000089-1777626000-1777633200@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:FREE Downwinder Application Workshops in Boise DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a Downwinder Application Workshop in Boise on May 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday). Sessions will run both days from 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM\, and will be held at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park. \nTo help with space\, we’re asking folks to attend based on the last name of the person who became ill: \n• A–F: Friday 9–11 AM\n• G–L: Friday 1–3 PM\n• M–S: Saturday 9–11 AM\n• T–Z: Saturday 1–3 PM \nThat said\, anyone is welcome to attend any session if needed. Hope to see you there! \nInformation about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):\nRECA was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests and uranium mining. \nKey Details About RECA:\nPurpose: To provide an apology and monetary compensation to “downwinders” (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers. \nRecent Status: While the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada. \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.\nCompensable Diseases:\nLeukemia (other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia)\, multiple myeloma\, lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease); And primary cancers of the: thyroid\, male or female breast\, esophagus\, stomach\, pharynx\, small intestine\, pancreas\, bile ducts\, gall bladder\, salivary gland\, urinary bladder\, brain\, colon\, ovary\, lung or liver (except if cirrhosis or Hepatitis B is indicated). \nThe Downwinder must have been physically present in Idaho or other affected area for one of the following durations:\n1. In the State of New Mexico for 1 year between September 24\, 1944\, and November 6\, 1962;\n2. In any affected area for 1 year between January 21\, 1951\, and November 6\, 1962;\n3. Or\, in any affected area for the entire period from June 30\, 1962\, to July 31\, 1962. \nPresented by Tona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, and Shannon Carter with the County of Twin Falls.\nHosted by Idaho State Historical Society. Sponsored by Snake River Alliance.\nOrganized by Idaho Downwinders\, Twin Falls County/Shannon Carter\, Idaho State Historical Society\, and Snake River Alliance.\nThanks to Senator Mike Crapo’s office for their assistance. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-workshops-boise-2/2026-05-01/1/ LOCATION:Idaho State Museum\, 610 Julia Davis Drive\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fallout-deposition-composite-SGS-web-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260501T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20260414T204057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204459Z UID:10000093-1777640400-1777647600@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:FREE Downwinder Application Workshops in Boise DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a Downwinder Application Workshop in Boise on May 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday). Sessions will run both days from 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM\, and will be held at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park. \nTo help with space\, we’re asking folks to attend based on the last name of the person who became ill: \n• A–F: Friday 9–11 AM\n• G–L: Friday 1–3 PM\n• M–S: Saturday 9–11 AM\n• T–Z: Saturday 1–3 PM \nThat said\, anyone is welcome to attend any session if needed. Hope to see you there! \nInformation about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):\nRECA was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests and uranium mining. \nKey Details About RECA:\nPurpose: To provide an apology and monetary compensation to “downwinders” (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers. \nRecent Status: While the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada. \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.\nCompensable Diseases:\nLeukemia (other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia)\, multiple myeloma\, lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease); And primary cancers of the: thyroid\, male or female breast\, esophagus\, stomach\, pharynx\, small intestine\, pancreas\, bile ducts\, gall bladder\, salivary gland\, urinary bladder\, brain\, colon\, ovary\, lung or liver (except if cirrhosis or Hepatitis B is indicated). \nThe Downwinder must have been physically present in Idaho or other affected area for one of the following durations:\n1. In the State of New Mexico for 1 year between September 24\, 1944\, and November 6\, 1962;\n2. In any affected area for 1 year between January 21\, 1951\, and November 6\, 1962;\n3. Or\, in any affected area for the entire period from June 30\, 1962\, to July 31\, 1962. \nPresented by Tona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, and Shannon Carter with the County of Twin Falls.\nHosted by Idaho State Historical Society. Sponsored by Snake River Alliance.\nOrganized by Idaho Downwinders\, Twin Falls County/Shannon Carter\, Idaho State Historical Society\, and Snake River Alliance.\nThanks to Senator Mike Crapo’s office for their assistance. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-workshops-boise-2/2026-05-01/2/ LOCATION:Idaho State Museum\, 610 Julia Davis Drive\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fallout-deposition-composite-SGS-web-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20260414T204057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204459Z UID:10000094-1777712400-1777719600@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:FREE Downwinder Application Workshops in Boise DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a Downwinder Application Workshop in Boise on May 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday). Sessions will run both days from 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM\, and will be held at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park. \nTo help with space\, we’re asking folks to attend based on the last name of the person who became ill: \n• A–F: Friday 9–11 AM\n• G–L: Friday 1–3 PM\n• M–S: Saturday 9–11 AM\n• T–Z: Saturday 1–3 PM \nThat said\, anyone is welcome to attend any session if needed. Hope to see you there! \nInformation about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):\nRECA was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests and uranium mining. \nKey Details About RECA:\nPurpose: To provide an apology and monetary compensation to “downwinders” (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers. \nRecent Status: While the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada. \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.\nCompensable Diseases:\nLeukemia (other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia)\, multiple myeloma\, lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease); And primary cancers of the: thyroid\, male or female breast\, esophagus\, stomach\, pharynx\, small intestine\, pancreas\, bile ducts\, gall bladder\, salivary gland\, urinary bladder\, brain\, colon\, ovary\, lung or liver (except if cirrhosis or Hepatitis B is indicated). \nThe Downwinder must have been physically present in Idaho or other affected area for one of the following durations:\n1. In the State of New Mexico for 1 year between September 24\, 1944\, and November 6\, 1962;\n2. In any affected area for 1 year between January 21\, 1951\, and November 6\, 1962;\n3. Or\, in any affected area for the entire period from June 30\, 1962\, to July 31\, 1962. \nPresented by Tona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, and Shannon Carter with the County of Twin Falls.\nHosted by Idaho State Historical Society. Sponsored by Snake River Alliance.\nOrganized by Idaho Downwinders\, Twin Falls County/Shannon Carter\, Idaho State Historical Society\, and Snake River Alliance.\nThanks to Senator Mike Crapo’s office for their assistance. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-workshops-boise-2/2026-05-02/1/ LOCATION:Idaho State Museum\, 610 Julia Davis Drive\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fallout-deposition-composite-SGS-web-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T104959 CREATED:20260414T204057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204459Z UID:10000095-1777726800-1777734000@snakeriveralliance.org SUMMARY:FREE Downwinder Application Workshops in Boise DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a Downwinder Application Workshop in Boise on May 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday). Sessions will run both days from 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM\, and will be held at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park. \nTo help with space\, we’re asking folks to attend based on the last name of the person who became ill: \n• A–F: Friday 9–11 AM\n• G–L: Friday 1–3 PM\n• M–S: Saturday 9–11 AM\n• T–Z: Saturday 1–3 PM \nThat said\, anyone is welcome to attend any session if needed. Hope to see you there! \nInformation about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):\nRECA was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests and uranium mining. \nKey Details About RECA:\nPurpose: To provide an apology and monetary compensation to “downwinders” (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers. \nRecent Status: While the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada. \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.\nCompensable Diseases:\nLeukemia (other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia)\, multiple myeloma\, lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease); And primary cancers of the: thyroid\, male or female breast\, esophagus\, stomach\, pharynx\, small intestine\, pancreas\, bile ducts\, gall bladder\, salivary gland\, urinary bladder\, brain\, colon\, ovary\, lung or liver (except if cirrhosis or Hepatitis B is indicated). \nThe Downwinder must have been physically present in Idaho or other affected area for one of the following durations:\n1. In the State of New Mexico for 1 year between September 24\, 1944\, and November 6\, 1962;\n2. In any affected area for 1 year between January 21\, 1951\, and November 6\, 1962;\n3. Or\, in any affected area for the entire period from June 30\, 1962\, to July 31\, 1962. \nPresented by Tona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, and Shannon Carter with the County of Twin Falls.\nHosted by Idaho State Historical Society. Sponsored by Snake River Alliance.\nOrganized by Idaho Downwinders\, Twin Falls County/Shannon Carter\, Idaho State Historical Society\, and Snake River Alliance.\nThanks to Senator Mike Crapo’s office for their assistance. URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-workshops-boise-2/2026-05-02/2/ LOCATION:Idaho State Museum\, 610 Julia Davis Drive\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://snakeriveralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fallout-deposition-composite-SGS-web-jpg.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR