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Reducing Urban Wildlife Pollutants: Back River TMDL
NASA Langley’s untreated stormwater flows directly into the Back River, then into the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, making LaRC a crucial partner in preserving water quality. The Back River is classified as “impaired” due to high levels of fecal … Continue reading
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Protecting Our Waters: Floor Drain Management at LaRC
Floor drains at LaRC discharge to the sanitary sewer and stormwater system (in our older facilities). Management of chemicals around our floor drains is essential to protecting our public waters. This quarter’s water quality article provides some tips on how to … Continue reading
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Construction and Maintenance Best Management Pratices
The proper use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is essential for safeguarding LaRC’s stormwater system. BMPs, including erosion control measures, help keep sediment on-site and protect our waterways. This quarter’s water quality article details common BMPs used on construction and … Continue reading
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Reducing Pollutants in Local Waterways: Chesapeake Bay and Back River TMDLS
NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) provides educational materials to inform NASA personnel on ways to protect our local waterways. NASA Langley is located along the Back River which flows directly into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the … Continue reading
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Facilities and Equipment Awareness
NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) continuously informs personnel about the various forms of stormwater connections on Center. This quarter’s stormwater article provides information about preventing pollution, or illicit discharges, by providing operational procedures and best management practices for day-to-day activities. … Continue reading
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Preventing Stormwater Contamination
NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) works hard to prevent illicit discharge from entering the local waterways. This quarter’s stormwater article provides steps to prevent stormwater contamination through avoiding equipment spills and leaks. This is important because untreated stormwater is … Continue reading
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Environmentally Friendly Lawn Care
NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) informs personnel about environmentally friendly lawn care practices that prioritize the health of lawns while minimizing negative impacts on local waterways such as the Back River and Chesapeake Bay. This quarter’s stormwater article provides … Continue reading
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Reducing Urban Wildlife Pollutants: Back River TMDL
NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) provides educational materials to help teach general NASA personnel on how to reduce concentrations of coliform bacteria from entering local waterways and keep both people and wildlife safe and healthy. This quarter’s stormwater article provides … Continue reading
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Tagged Back River, environment, environmental, MS4, outreach, TMDL, water, water quality
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