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Earth Day Green Roof Restoration
Hello, all lovers of Earth! Are you interested in contributing to the wellness of our home planet? Do you want to have an impact on the future health of our world? Have you ever wanted to learn more about the … Continue reading
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Recruiting New Oyster Gardeners
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is recruiting new oyster gardeners this year. The CBF has a simplified process for “gardeners” to help with oyster restoration. Anyone that has access to salty water, whether a residential pier, a marina, or even a place … Continue reading
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Fix a Leak
Mark your calendars for EPA’s ninth annual Fix a Leak Week, from March 20th through 26th, 2017! Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so the hunt is on to find those leaks. In … Continue reading
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2016 Plastic Bag Recycling Results
This number represents the estimated number of plastic bags that LaRC personnel diverted from local landfills in 2016! LaRC again participated with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and films for recycling during October Energy Action Month. … Continue reading
NASA Langley Energy Expo! October 19th
Join us for our annual Energy Expo on October 19th in IESB (B2102) from 11am – 1pm. In the corridor nearest the gift shop and cafeteria, we will have interactive displays with LaRC’s latest energy-monitoring tools. You’ll also have the opportunity … Continue reading
Enviro-Tip of the Month: Turn Energy Awareness into Action
It’s time to turn your energy awareness into action! October is Energy Action Month for all Federal Agencies, and LaRC has several activities planned for you! This month, make it a goal to attend at least one activity the LaRC … Continue reading
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Tagged action, conservation, energy, enviro-tip, environment, event, expo, local, october, power, savings, tour, training
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October is Energy Action Month!
This October, LaRC will be recognizing Energy Action Month with a number of events and activities. From special employee tours of local utility providers to training events and our annual Energy Expo, there is sure to be something for everyone. … Continue reading
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Local Event: Solar Tour Oct 1
Kick off Energy Action Month by joining the Hampton Roads Solar Group on Oct 1 for an afternoon of fun and sun! The Solar Tour offers tours of local solar homes across Hampton Roads. You’ll also have the opportunity to … Continue reading
Use Your Green Thumb to Lend a Hand!
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and the City of Hampton are installing two rain gardens at local city parks – Bluebird Gap Farm and Air Power Park. A rain garden is typically a planted depression that allows rainwater runoff from impervious areas … Continue reading
National Estuaries Week: Sept 17-24, 2016
The LaRC Environmental Office would like to wish you a happy National Estuaries Week! Since 1988, National Estuaries Week has celebrated the many ways we benefit from healthy, thriving … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, chesapeake bay, environment, estuary, event, green, natural resources, nutrients, planting, volunteer, water, water quality
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