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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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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Know If You Need To Attend Waste Training 2017
During June, July, and August, the Standard Practice and Environmental Engineering Branch (SPEEB) will be providing its annual Waste Management/Spill Response Training. Want to help your building stay in compliance? One of the most common observations noted during Facility Environmental … Continue reading
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April Plastic Bag Recycling
Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back for the month of April in observance of Earth Day and Arbor Day! Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for … Continue reading
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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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Add an Indoor Plant
Benefits of Houseplants This month, beat the winter blues by adding a plant to your office area or home. Houseplants are great indoor air cleaners and add a little color to your work area. Indoor plants have also been linked … Continue reading
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2016 Plastic Bag Recycling Results
This number represents the estimated number of plastic bags that LaRC personnel diverted from local landfills in 2016! LaRC again participated with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and films for recycling during October Energy Action Month. … Continue reading
Enviro-Tip of the Month: Green Your Commute
Go Green While Getting Around With 76 percent of Americans getting to work by driving alone (US Census Bureau), “green commuting” offers an opportunity to make a big difference for the environment. Simply changing the way you commute can radically … Continue reading
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Tagged air, car, carbon, clean, commute, commuting, energy, enviro-tip, environment, footprint, fuel, green, pollution
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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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28th Annual Clean the Bay Day
Volunteers all over Virginia work by land and boat to give the Bay a massive spring cleaning cleaning ever year. Twenty-eight years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for the whole family, … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, chesapeake, clean, environment, event, litter, local, MS4, pollution, recycling, waste, waste management, water
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