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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 Back River “Bacteria Diet”
The Back River has excess bacteria and is listed as “impaired” by the Department of Environmental Quality. This bacteria “diet” will help ensure that the water quality of the river is able to support recreational use, shellfish harvesting, and overall … Continue reading
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New! Education on LaRC’s Wildlife
LaRC has a wide variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, native plants, and more. Now, you can meet some of LaRC’s wildlife stars! To learn more about LaRC’s wildlife, the Environmental Office will be publishing one-page fact sheets that provide … Continue reading
Energy Action Month Lunch and Learn: Owning an Electric Vehicle and the Future of EV Technology, November 1st, 12-1pm
Please join us in the NACA Room (IESB, B2102) on Wednesday November 1st from 12pm-1pm for a lunch and learn opportunity in recognition of Energy Action Month! LaRC’s own Dr. Bruce Wielicki will be presenting on the future of electric … Continue reading
New Educational Signs at LaRC
You may have noticed a few new signs around the NASA Langley property! Recently, the Environmental Branch installed new environmental education signs around Center. These signs provide information on stormwater runoff and infrastructure NASA Langley has in place, such as … Continue reading
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