Author Archives: Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Earth Day Expo 2019

Join us on April 23 from 11am-1pm in the hallway of IESB (B2102). The Environmental Team is hosting exhibits and displays in observance of Earth Day/Arbor Day 2019!  You’ll find many interactive exhibits, trivia games, plant give-aways, and more! Come out and … Continue reading

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Earth Day and Arbor Day 2019 Events at LaRC

NASA Langley has many events planned for this year’s Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations!  Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated worldwide on April 22, where events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Arbor Day is observed each … Continue reading

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The Back River “Bacteria Diet”

The Back River has excess bacteria and is listed as “impaired” by the Department of Environmental Quality.  This bacteria “diet” will help ensure that the water quality of the river is able to support recreational use, shellfish harvesting, and overall … Continue reading

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The Chesapeake Bay TMDL

Did you know that the Chesapeake Bay is on a “pollution diet”? There are pollutants entering the Bay in excessive amounts, leading to degraded aquatic habitats and loss of wildlife. This “diet”, known as Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), will … Continue reading

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