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Imported fire ant quarantine expands in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced that Virginia’s Imported Fire Ant Quarantine has been expanded. Virginia’s Imported Fire Ant Quarantine now includes the counties of Brunswick, Greensville, Isle of Wight, James City, Mecklenburg, Southampton, and York and the independent cities … Continue reading
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GLOBE Observer App, measure the height of trees to better understand the ecosystem around them.
Healthy forests play a crucial role in Earth’s ecosystem as growing trees take up carbon from the atmosphere. NASA satellites and airborne missions study forests to see how carbon moves through ecosystems – and now citizen scientists can help investigate … Continue reading
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***DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE ON CENTER***
***DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE ON CENTER*** For many of us it’s human nature to want to help animals. Feeding wildlife can seem like the right thing to do, especially if an animal is young, alone, or possibly injured. The truth is … Continue reading
Drinking Water Quality Information
LaRC purchases all drinking water used on Center from Newport News Waterworks. NASA Environmental thought employees would be interested in understanding where their drinking water originates and the lengths that Newport News goes to ensure high quality drinking water. Waterworks treats … Continue reading
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Recruiting New Oyster Gardeners
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is recruiting new oyster gardeners this year. The CBF has a simplified process for “gardeners” to help with oyster restoration. Anyone that has access to salty water, whether a residential pier, a marina, or even a place … Continue reading
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Use Your Green Thumb to Lend a Hand!
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and the City of Hampton are installing two rain gardens at local city parks – Bluebird Gap Farm and Air Power Park. A rain garden is typically a planted depression that allows rainwater runoff from impervious areas … Continue reading
Rabies Awareness
Laboratory test results have confirmed that a raccoon on Center was positive for the rabies virus. This was LaRC’s first ever confirmed case. Please be aware of your surroundings when walking around the Center. The most common rabies carriers in … Continue reading
2016 VPSSA Household Chemical Collection Days
Do you need to get rid of old paints, pesticides, or other products? If you are a resident of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Hampton or Poquoson then the VPSSA Household Chemical Collection Program is for you. All the information … Continue reading
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Help LaRC Stay in Compliance!
In November 2015, there was visible oil sheen in the sanitary wastewater exiting our primary pumping station. Coincidentally, Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) was on site taking samples and witnessed the sheen. This incident was considered a permit Notice of … Continue reading
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Local Volunteer Activity at Blue Bird Gap Farm – Living Shoreline Project
The City of Hampton is creating 224 linear feet of living shoreline and planting 2,500 square feet of tidal marsh at Bluebird Gap Farm. The City of Hampton is looking for volunteers to help with planting efforts. Supplies for this … Continue reading
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