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The Back River & Chesapeake Bay Waterways
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. The Chesapeake Bay is a 200-mile-long estuary from Maryland … Continue reading
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Tagged Back River, chesapeake bay, environment, MS4, outreach, watershed
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Facility Stormwater Connections and Spill Response
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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Tagged article, Blog, Connections, Facilities, MS4, outreach, prevention, Spill Response, stormwater, water
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Maintenance Activities & Water Quality at LaRC
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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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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Tagged bmp, deicing, environment, MS4, outreach, stormwater, water quality, winter
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Steps for Healthy Lawns and a Healthy Bay
Many homeowners want a green, healthy lawn. But did you know that green lawns can come at a high price? In Hampton Roads, we also pay a high price when it comes to sacrificing the water quality of the Chesapeake … Continue reading
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The Chesapeake Bay TMDL
Did you know that the Chesapeake Bay is on a “pollution diet”? There are pollutants entering the Bay in excessive amounts, leading to degraded aquatic habitats and loss of wildlife. This “diet”, known as Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), will … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, chesapeake, clean, construction, dirt, education, environment, environmental, MS4, nutrients, outreach, pollution, sediment, stormwater, water, water quality
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The Back River “Bacteria Diet”
The Back River has excess bacteria and is listed as “impaired” by the Department of Environmental Quality. This bacteria “diet” will help ensure that the water quality of the river is able to support recreational use, shellfish harvesting, and overall … Continue reading
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Tagged Back River, bacteria, education, environment, MS4, outreach, stormwater, TMDL, water quality
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE): Litter Prevention and Personal Vehicle Maintenance
NASA LaRC is continuing to educate personnel on ways to reduce water pollution from every day activities. Outreach for proper vehicle maintenance and trash disposal is needed to increase awareness of risks associated with these types of pollution, to understand … Continue reading
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Tagged chesapeake bay, cleanup, conservation, enviro-tip, environment, MS4, stormwater, water quality
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Tips for a Greener Winter – Article + Flyer
NASA LaRC is continuing to educate personnel on ways to reduce water pollution from every day activities. Did you know there’s specialized pavement installed at LaRC that can’t be treated the same as traditional impervious pavement? This quarter’s stormwater article … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, MS4, outreach, pollution, stormwater, water quality, winter
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Recognizing and Reporting an Illicit Discharge at LaRC
Did you know all employees should 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 defining, … Continue reading
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