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Keep Fats, Oils, and Grease Out of the Drain!

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Jazmin Argarin

LaRC’s Environmental Management Office actively works to prevent harmful substances like fats, oils, and grease (also known as FOG) from entering drains at LaRC. In fact, it is prohibited to dispose of FOG by pouring it down LaRC’s drains. This … Continue reading →

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Maintenance Activities & Water Quality at LaRC

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Jazmin Argarin

Maintenance activities happen routinely at LaRC and some of these activities have the potential to impact water quality.  Examples include draining of cooling towers and boilers, washing of equipment, chiller tubes and pumps, and dewatering of basements, utility tunnels, and sumps.  LaRC … Continue reading →

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Earth Day/Arbor Day Photo Contest Winner!

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jennifer Bradley

In observance of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Environmental Team extended an invitation to all NASA LaRC personnel to participate in our “Connected by Earth” themed nature photography contest. Thank you so much for making the photography contest such … Continue reading →

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Arbor Day 2021 Proclamation

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Tonya Kiefer

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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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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What is Illicit Discharge?

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Jazmin Argarin

Did you know all employees can report any suspected illicit discharge and/or illegal dumping activities on Center? You can learn more about LaRC’s Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program by clicking here. This quarter’s stormwater article focuses on illicit … Continue reading →

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Earth Day’s Nature Photo Contest Gallery & Winner!

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

In observance of Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary, the Environmental Team extended an invitation to all NASA LaRC personnel to participate on our “Celebrate our Earth” themed photography contest. The energy and interest in this competition was extraordinary! The Environmental Team … Continue reading →

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LaRC’s Earth Day and Arbor Day 2020 Events!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Environmental Team is sharing various online resources and engagement opportunities for you to observe 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 to demonstrate … 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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Earth Day 2020 Webinars

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Free online vegetable gardening classes All of April on Sundays Spending too much time at home and running out of ideas on what to do? This is a great time to put your ‘green thumb’ to the test. Let the … Continue reading →

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