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Dumpster Management: Preventing Water Pollution
Dumpsters can be a major source of stormwater pollution if they are not properly maintained, and this type of water pollution can often go unnoticed. However, there are many easy (and clean!) steps that can be taken to prevent pollution from … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Waste, Water Quality
Tagged bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, cleanup, environment, environmental, MS4, pollution, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, waste, water, water quality
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Let’s Plant Trees
In observation of Earth Day and Arbor Day 2017, the LaRC Environmental Team is planting almost 500 trees at LaRC and needs your help! Over 1 acre of a grassy area will be converted back to a forested state that … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Nature, Water Quality
Tagged arbor day, chesapeake bay, conservation, earth, earth day, environment, environmental, event, green, local, MS4, natural resources, nature, outreach, plant, planting, stormwater, trees, volunteer, water, water quality, wildlife
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Bay-Friendly Lawn Care Tips
Many homeowners want a green, healthy lawn. But did you know that green lawns can come at a high price? You lawn care tips can have a big impact on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. This quarter’s stormwater article … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, chesapeake bay, environment, fall, grass, green, lawn, MS4, nutrients, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, water, water quality
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National Estuaries Week: Sept 17-24, 2016
The LaRC Environmental Office would like to wish you a happy National Estuaries Week! Since 1988, National Estuaries Week has celebrated the many ways we benefit from healthy, thriving … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, chesapeake bay, environment, estuary, event, green, natural resources, nutrients, planting, volunteer, water, water quality
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What Can You Do To Prevent An Illicit Discharge?
Illicit discharges are a large source of pollution into our waterways. This quarter’s stormwater article focuses on defining, recognizing, preventing, and reporting illicit discharges. Let’s work together to keep our water and the Chesapeake Bay Clean! Note: This page … Continue reading
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Tagged chesapeake bay, clean, discharge, environment, illicit, MS4, outreach, pollution, stormwater, water, water quality
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Healthy Lawn = Healthy Bay
Fall is almost here and once again the airwaves are filled with commercials extolling the virtues of Scottish lawn care practices and the right seed for your lawn. Fertilizer is pitched right along with the newest seed that promises to … Continue reading
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Tagged algae, chesapeake bay, fall, fertilizer, grass, lawn, waste, watershed
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ONLY RAIN DOWN THE DRAIN
Did you know that the storm drains you see on Center flow directly into the Chesapeake Bay’s watershed, without any treatment? Do you know what high levels of pollutants and nutrients do to the Bay? What we do every day … Continue reading
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Tagged chesapeake bay, nutrients, pollution, runoff, storm drain, water, water quality
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