Category Archives: Enviro-Tip

Processes that May Impact Water Quality at LaRC

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Jazmin Argarin

NASA Langley is located within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. In order to comply with various water quality regulations LaRC operates under three water discharge permits that set limits on the amounts of pollutants and types of wastewater that is allowed … Continue reading →

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Reducing Urban Wildlife Pollutants: Back River TMDL

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Jazmin Argarin

NASA Langley is surrounded by the Back River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Back River is a small 2-mile-long tributary located between Hampton and Poquoson that flows into the Chesapeake Bay. This quarterly article gives information on the limitations placed … Continue reading →

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2022 Earth Day/Arbor Day Tree Planting is Complete!

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Jennifer Bradley
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Facility Stormwater Connections and Spill Response

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Jazmin Argarin

NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office actively works to prevent harmful substances and illicit discharges from entering the stormwater system.  We appreciate the vigilant assistance that we receive from everyone in facilities and around Center.  Many of us have been working … Continue reading →

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LaRC’s Earth Day and Arbor Day 2021 Events!

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Jazmin Argarin

The LaRC Environmental Team is sharing various online resources and engagement opportunities for you to observe 2021 Earth Day/Arbor Day virtually, and learn while having fun right at home! Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22nd, where events are held … Continue reading →

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Earth Day/Arbor Day 2021 Webinars & Virtual Workshops!

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Jazmin Argarin

** Information on the organizations advertised herein is provided as a matter of professional or cultural interest. NASA LaRC has no control over external programs and does not monitor events, their results, or compliance. No NASA endorsement of non-Federal organizations … Continue reading →

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Earth Day/Arbor Day 2021 Virtual Expo & Tours!

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Jazmin Argarin

Earth Day/Arbor Day 2021 Virtual Expo Experience! ** Information on the organizations advertised herein is provided as a matter of professional or cultural interest. NASA LaRC has no control over external programs and does not monitor events, their results, or compliance. No … Continue reading →

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LaRC’s 2020 Nature Photo Contest

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Environmental Team would like to extend an invitation for you to join our Earth Day 2020 Virtual Celebration by participating in our “Celebrate our Earth” themed photography contest!! You are encouraged to find beauty in our Earth wherever the … Continue reading →

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Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, was detected in Frederick County, Virginia, on January 10, 2018. The Spotted Lanternfly has been categorized as dangerous and destructive to the agriculture, horticulture, and forests of the Commonwealth by the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Save Energy, Water & $$$ August 4th-6th!

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Ande Remington

Want to make your home more energy and water efficient AND save some money?  Each year, Virginia has a 3-day sales tax holiday starting the first Friday in August. This year, the 3-day tax-free weekend is from August 4-6, 2017. … Continue reading →

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