Category Archives: Water Quality

Recognizing and Reporting an Illicit Discharge at LaRC

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

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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Chesapeake Bay Action Plan – Phase II

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requires NASA LaRC to develop a Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan (“CB Action Plan”) that is submitted to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).  What is the Action Plan? The Chesapeake … Continue reading →

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Stop the Journey of Our Trash

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Litter isn’t just ugly to look at, it is detrimental to people and the environment. Have you ever wondered about the journey of our trash? Not everyone realizes that litter has become a MAJOR WORLDWIDE PROBLEM!   This quarter’s stormwater article … Continue reading →

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2019 Plastic Bag Recycling Results

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

LaRC continued its participation with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and film for recycling. The donated material in observance of Earth Day/Arbor Day during April 2019 added up to 241 pounds of plastic, representing the largest … Continue reading →

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Lunch & Learn: Earth Day Speakers 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Please join us in IESB (B2102) for 2 Lunch and Learn opportunities in celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day!  Date Time Speaker & Topic Location (IESB, 2102) April 18 12 – 12:30 p.m. Daina Henry: “24 Ways to Kill a … Continue reading →

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Green Roof Restoration! Earth Day 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Celebrate Earth Day by joining NASA Langley Research Center’s community effort to restore our green roof. Learn how NASA is using environmentally-friendly, ‘green’ energy technology and how you can too! We are looking for volunteers that will sign up for … Continue reading →

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The Back River “Bacteria Diet”

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

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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The Chesapeake Bay TMDL

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

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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Deicing BMPs and Green Alternatives

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Tonya Kiefer

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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Hampton Roads Lawn Care Tips

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Ande Remington

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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