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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE): Litter Prevention and Personal Vehicle Maintenance
NASA LaRC is continuing to educate personnel on ways to reduce water pollution from every day activities. Outreach for proper vehicle maintenance and trash disposal is needed to increase awareness of risks associated with these types of pollution, to understand … Continue reading
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Tagged chesapeake bay, cleanup, conservation, enviro-tip, environment, MS4, stormwater, water quality
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2019 Plastic Bag Recycling Results
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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Tagged arbor day, cleanup, conservation, earth day, environment, event, outreach, recycling
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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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Tagged action, bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, cleanup, environment, environmental, event, local, MS4, natural resources, outreach, pollution, stormwater, waste, water, water quality, wildlife
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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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Tagged bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, cleanup, environment, environmental, MS4, pollution, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, waste, water, water quality
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Plant Giveaway 7/13!
The Cloverdale Garden (in front of B1222) is getting a makeover! Many thanks to Dee Bullock and Jonay Campbell for their hard work and dedication to the Monarch Waystation! Their efforts in transforming the garden will be highlighted in a … Continue reading
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Tagged butterfly, cleanup, environment, event, green, monarch, native, natural resources, nature, plant, planting, pollinator, trees, wildlife
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Volunteers Needed for Nature Trail Cleanup
The Langley Air Force Base is seeking volunteers to assist with their Nature Trail cleanup on April 30th. Volunteers will be assisting with picking up litter and repairing broken boards, and all supplies will be provided by the LAFB. Sign … Continue reading
Enviro-Tip of the Month: Get Involved
Now that you’re coming out of your winter hibernation, take the time to get active in your community by participating in the Great American Cleanup! The Great American Cleanup is the largest grassroots community involvement program in the United States. … Continue reading
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Tagged cleanup, enviro-tip, environmental, events, local, natural resources, pollution, trees, water quality
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