Promotes understanding of the huge floods that burst from Glacial Lake Missoula in Montana and swept through the Columbia River drainage. Educational information, activities, bibliography, news of the proposal for a geologic trail, and other topics.

The laboratory focuses on research and development related to waste management, environmental restoration, global environmental change, energy and national security. Includes information on business partnerships, facilities, news, publications, community involvement, jobs, education programs, and contact information.

A Department of Energy scientific user facility, located at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.