STAND is a nonprofit organization of concerned citizens dedicated to open and accountable government. The United States government, as well as those who act on its behalf, must remain accountable to every individual and community impacted by past or future missions of its nuclear facilities.

STAND is committed to the belief that the air, water and soil are vulnerable and the integrity of these natural resources is essential, not only for a sustainable economic base, but for the health of future generations. Decisions affecting nuclear facilities in the Texas Panhandle will profoundly impact the region's prosperity, health and land upon which communities depend.

STAND's mission is to

• promote public awareness, education, and participation in all issues and decisions related to nuclear facilities;

• champion independent citizen input and oversight of the federal government's operation of nuclear facilities;

• ensure that a long-range view enriches the public debate concerning both local and national decisions.

Through these efforts, STAND's goal is the protection of human health and preservation of natural resources entrusted to our
care.