Tag Archives: environmental

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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The Chesapeake Bay & Back River Waterways

NASA Langley is located along the Back River which flows directly into the Chesapeake Bay. The Back River is a small two-mile long tributary located between Hampton and Poquoson. The Chesapeake Bay is a 200-mile long estuary that flows from … Continue reading

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NASA Langley Stormwater Connections & Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)

NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) works to prevent harmful substances and illicit discharges from entering the stormwater system. All NASA Langley employees should report any suspected illicit discharge and/or illegal dumping activities on Center. Situational awareness is an important … Continue reading

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Langley’s International Coastal Cleanup

Join in helping turn the tide on trash! JBLE-L is hosting a litter clean-up event on October 25 & 26, 2022 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Please consider volunteering your time and efforts to support JBLE-L. More information on the event is listed … Continue reading

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Processes that May Impact Water Quality at LaRC

NASA Langley is located within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. In order to comply with various water quality regulations LaRC operates under three water discharge permits that set limits on the amounts of pollutants and types of wastewater that is allowed … Continue reading

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LaRC’s 2021 ‘Connected by Earth’ Photo Contest

The LaRC Environmental Team would like to extend an invitation to LaRC personnel to join our 2021 Earth Day/Arbor Day virtual celebration by participating in our 2021 photography contest.  The winner will earn an Earth Day 2021 reusable travel tumbler … Continue reading

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Earth Day/Arbor Day 2021 Webinars & Virtual Workshops!

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