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LaRC’s Earth Day and Arbor Day 2020 Events!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Environmental Team is sharing various online resources and engagement opportunities for you to observe Earth Day/Arbor Day virtually, and learn while having fun right at home! Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22nd, where events are held to demonstrate … Continue reading →

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LaRC’s 2020 Nature Photo Contest

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Environmental Team would like to extend an invitation for you to join our Earth Day 2020 Virtual Celebration by participating in our “Celebrate our Earth” themed photography contest!! You are encouraged to find beauty in our Earth wherever the … Continue reading →

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Earth Day/Arbor Day 2020 Virtual Expo & Tours!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Earth Day/Arbor Day 2020 Virtual Expo Experience! Join in for the Earth Day Daily Challenge, allowing you to connect & take action every day for our planet!- https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-challenge/ Test your knowledge with our series of Earth Day quizzes– https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-quizzes/ We are bringing people together … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2020 Webinars

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Free online vegetable gardening classes All of April on Sundays Spending too much time at home and running out of ideas on what to do? This is a great time to put your ‘green thumb’ to the test. Let the … Continue reading →

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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE): Litter Prevention and Personal Vehicle Maintenance

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

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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Tips for a Greener Winter – Article + Flyer

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

NASA LaRC is continuing to educate personnel on ways to reduce water pollution from every day activities. Did you know there’s specialized pavement installed at LaRC that can’t be treated the same as traditional impervious pavement? This quarter’s stormwater article … Continue reading →

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Recognizing and Reporting an Illicit Discharge at LaRC

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Did you know all employees should report any suspected illicit discharge and/or illegal dumping activities on Center? You can learn more about LaRC’s Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program by clicking here. This quarter’s stormwater article focuses on defining, … Continue reading →

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Stop the Journey of Our Trash

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Litter isn’t just ugly to look at, it is detrimental to people and the environment. Have you ever wondered about the journey of our trash? Not everyone realizes that litter has become a MAJOR WORLDWIDE PROBLEM!   This quarter’s stormwater article … Continue reading →

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2019 Plastic Bag Recycling Results

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

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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Lunch & Learn: Earth Day Speakers 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

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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