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The Chesapeake Bay

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Katherine Iwanski

NASA Langley is located along the Back River, which flows directly into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, stretches approximately 200 miles from Maryland to Norfolk, Virginia. It is a vital ecological and … Continue reading →

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Reducing Pollutants in Local Waterways: Chesapeake Bay and Back River TMDLS

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Katherine Iwanski

NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) provides educational materials to inform NASA personnel on ways to protect our local waterways. NASA Langley is located along the Back River which flows directly into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the … Continue reading →

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Preventing Stormwater Contamination

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Katherine Iwanski

NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) works hard to prevent illicit discharge from entering the local waterways.   This quarter’s stormwater article provides steps to prevent stormwater contamination through avoiding equipment spills and leaks.   This is important because untreated stormwater is … Continue reading →

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