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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
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
Bay-Friendly Lawn Care Tips
Many homeowners want a green, healthy lawn. But did you know that green lawns can come at a high price? You lawn care tips can have a big impact on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. This quarter’s stormwater article … Continue reading
Posted in Water Quality
Tagged bay, chesapeake bay, environment, fall, grass, green, lawn, MS4, nutrients, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, water, water quality
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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
Posted in Event, Nature, Water Quality
Tagged bay, chesapeake bay, environment, estuary, event, green, natural resources, nutrients, planting, volunteer, water, water quality
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Green Your Commute
Go Green While Getting Around With 76 percent of Americans getting to work by driving alone (US Census Bureau), “green commuting” offers an opportunity to make a big difference for the environment. Simply changing the way you commute can radically … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Energy Conservation, Enviro-Tip, Nature
Tagged air, car, carbon, clean, commute, commuting, energy, enviro-tip, environment, footprint, fuel, green, pollution
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Plant Giveaway 7/13!
The Cloverdale Garden (in front of B1222) is getting a makeover! Many thanks to Dee Bullock and Jonay Campbell for their hard work and dedication to the Monarch Waystation! Their efforts in transforming the garden will be highlighted in a … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Nature
Tagged butterfly, cleanup, environment, event, green, monarch, native, natural resources, nature, plant, planting, pollinator, trees, wildlife
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Recycling Can and Can Nots
The NASA Langley Recycling Program began in 1991 with the collection of paper and scrap metal. Since then, this program has grown exponentially. In fact, LaRC recycled about 2.5 tons of aluminum cans (about 151,000 cans) in 2015. The energy … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Conservation, Enviro-Tip, Waste
Tagged enviro-tip, enviroment, green, pollution, recycling, waste management
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Green, Clean Car Washing
It’s that time of the year again! This pollen season, make your car wash experience more eco-friendly and prevent stormwater pollution. The article below includes tips for car washing at home and at NASA Langley’s state-approved car wash locations: … Continue reading
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Tagged car washing, environment, green, MS4, pollution, spring, water
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Green is the New Red this Valentine’s Day
Whatever your feelings are about the holiday, make Valentine’s Day your own by taking the opportunity to show appreciation for the one who loves you unconditionally: our planet! With an estimated 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards sent worldwide, 36 million … Continue reading
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Tagged enviro-tip, green, tips
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