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Chesapeake Bay Action Plan – Phase III
The Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requires NASA LaRC to develop a Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan that is submitted to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). What is the Action Plan? The Chesapeake Bay is listed … Continue reading
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2021 Energy Awareness Month Events!
Each year, the U.S. Department of Energy designates October as Energy Awareness Month. NASA Langley’s Energy Team has some great online events planned for this year where personnel can learn about climate change, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. NASA Langley’s … Continue reading
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Arbor Day 2021 Proclamation
Tree City USA is a national recognition program that began in 1976 and is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters. By meeting the program’s four core standards … Continue reading
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Deicing Best Management Practices for a Greener Winter
Using deicing chemicals is a common practice among agencies, businesses, and homeowners to manage ice and snow during winter, but even the most effective and readily-available deicers can impact infrastructure and the environment. And did you know that there’s specialized pavement … Continue reading
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LaRC Sustainability Goals
NASA LaRC has been on the path to achieving long-term sustainability goals for many years through numerous efforts in energy conservation, recycling, water management, pollution prevention, design and construction, maintenance and operations, master planning, and electronic stewardship. And one of … Continue reading
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Deicing BMPs and Green Alternatives
Using deicing chemicals is a common practice among agencies, businesses, and homeowners to manage ice and snow during winter. Did you know that even the most effective and readily-available deicer, known as road salt, can impact infrastructure and the environment? … Continue reading
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Sustainability Performance for Fiscal Year 2017
Sustainability at LaRC is not driven only by the Environmental Office. It takes coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders around the Center to promote and integrate sustainable principles, to foster awareness and action for a more sustainable Center. One of … Continue reading
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: “Oh Deer- Watch Out!”
Danger on the Road: Deer Collision Data Across Virginia, November is the peak month for collisions between vehicles and deer. Deer are more active in the fall as a result of mating season. Increased development of traditionally rural and … Continue reading
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LaRC wins 2013 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
The 2013 Virginia Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards were announced on April 10, 2013, at the Environment Virginia Symposium in Lexington, Virginia. NASA LaRC was recognized as a Bronze winner for our Biomass Steam Optimization Program. Click here to learn more! … Continue reading
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