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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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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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Hampton Roads Lawn Care Tips

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’s “Diet”

The Chesapeake Bay is on a “diet”!!! This diet is called the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and describes the maximum amount of pollutants that the Chesapeake Bay can receive while still meeting water quality standards. Can you name the pollutants … Continue reading

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Energy Action Month Tour: CBF Brock Environmental Center

Please join us on October 18th, 2017 for a LaRC employee tour of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center, a net-zero, living building challenge award winner. There are limited spaces available for this tour, so register today! We will … Continue reading

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Erosion and Stormwater Management: Best Management Practices for Construction Sites

It’s important to prevent debris and sediment on construction sites from making its way into storm drains (also known as inlets). The water and debris that enter the storm drains do not get sent to a water plant for treatment … Continue reading

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Clean the Bay Day 2017

Volunteers all over Virginia work by land and boat to give the Bay a massive spring cleaning ever year. Twenty-nine years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for the whole family, office, group-anyone!- to … Continue reading

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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

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Recruiting New Oyster Gardeners

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is recruiting new oyster gardeners this year.  The CBF has a simplified process for “gardeners” to help with oyster restoration. Anyone that has access to salty water, whether a residential pier, a marina, or even a place … Continue reading

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Some of LaRC’s Ways to Save the Bay

In September, we introduced you to some lawn care tips to try at home that can have a big impact on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. This month, we’re providing you with a sample of some of the things … Continue reading

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