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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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Lunch & Learn: Earth Day Speakers 2019

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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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! April 1-30

Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 26)!  Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging. The materials collected … Continue reading

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Earth Day Expo 2019

Join us on April 23 from 11am-1pm in the hallway of IESB (B2102). The Environmental Team is hosting exhibits and displays in observance of Earth Day/Arbor Day 2019!  You’ll find many interactive exhibits, trivia games, plant give-aways, and more! Come out and … Continue reading

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Earth Day and Arbor Day 2019 Events at LaRC

NASA Langley has many events planned for this year’s Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations!  Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated worldwide on April 22, where events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Arbor Day is observed each … 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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Energy Action Month Tour: SWIFT

Please join us for an employee-only tour of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) Facility in Suffolk, VA on Oct 17. SWIFT is an innovative water treatment initiative in eastern Virginia designed to ensure … 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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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! April 2-30

Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 27)!  Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for a … Continue reading

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