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Deicing BMPs and Green Alternatives
Using deicing chemicals is a common practice among agencies, businesses, and homeowners to manage ice and snow during winter. Did you know that even the most effective and readily-available deicer, known as road salt, can impact infrastructure and the environment? … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Water Quality
Tagged bmp, deicing, environment, environmental, MS4, outreach, salt, winter
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Hampton Roads Lawn Care Tips
Many homeowners want a green, healthy lawn. But did you know that green lawns can come at a high price? In Hampton Roads, we also pay a high price when it comes to sacrificing the water quality of the Chesapeake … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Water Quality
Tagged bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, environment, environmental, local, MS4, nutrients, outreach, pollution, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, water, water quality
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Save Energy, Water, and $$$ August 3-5
Want to make your home more energy and water efficient AND save some money? Each year, Virginia has a 3-day sales tax holiday starting the first Friday in August. This year, the 3-day tax-free weekend is from August 3-5, 2018. … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation, electricity, energy, environment, environmental, event, local, save, savings
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The Chesapeake Bay’s “Diet”
The Chesapeake Bay is on a “diet”!!! This diet is called the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and describes the maximum amount of pollutants that the Chesapeake Bay can receive while still meeting water quality standards. Can you name the pollutants … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, construction, dirt, environment, environmental, MS4, nutrients, outreach, pollution, sediment, stormwater, water, water quality
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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! April 2-30
Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 27)! Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for a … Continue reading
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
2017 Plastic Bag Recycling Results
In 2017, LaRC continued its participation with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and film for recycling. The recycling events occurred in observance of Earth Day in April and Energy Action Month in October. The donated material … Continue reading
Keeping the Drains Clear
Fats, oils, grease (F.O.G.) and chemicals can be easily found in everyday practices here at NASA LaRC and at your home. It is important to ensure that these items are handled and disposed of properly so that they are never … Continue reading
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Tagged chemicals, drains, environment, environmental, fats, grease, MS4, oils, outreach, sewer, waste, water, water quality
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Energy Action Month Tour: CBF Brock Environmental Center
Please join us on October 18th, 2017 for a LaRC employee tour of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center, a net-zero, living building challenge award winner. There are limited spaces available for this tour, so register today! We will … Continue reading
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Tagged action, bay, brock, chesapeake, electricity, energy, environmental, events, local, month, october, save, tours
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Summertime Energy Saving Tips
Simple and inexpensive actions could help save you money and energy during the warm summer months. Here are 5 tips to help you conserve energy and keep more money in your pocket this summer: Do all of your energy-heavy chores … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation, energy, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, green, money, power, save, summer
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