Tag Archives: MS4

Protecting Our Waters: Floor Drain Management at LaRC

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Katherine Iwanski

Floor drains at LaRC discharge to the sanitary sewer and stormwater system (in our older facilities). Management of chemicals around our floor drains is essential to protecting our public waters. This quarter’s water quality article provides some tips on how to … Continue reading →

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Chesapeake Bay Action Plan – Phase III

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Tonya Kiefer

The Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requires NASA LaRC to develop a Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan that is submitted to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). What is the Action Plan? The Chesapeake Bay is listed … Continue reading →

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Construction and Maintenance Best Management Pratices

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Katherine Iwanski

The proper use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is essential for safeguarding LaRC’s stormwater system. BMPs, including erosion control measures, help keep sediment on-site and protect our waterways.  This quarter’s water quality article details common BMPs used on construction and … Continue reading →

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Reducing Pollutants in Local Waterways: Chesapeake Bay and Back River TMDLS

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Katherine Iwanski

NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) provides educational materials to inform NASA personnel on ways to protect our local waterways. NASA Langley is located along the Back River which flows directly into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the … Continue reading →

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Facilities and Equipment Awareness

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Katherine Iwanski

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

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Katherine Iwanski

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

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Katherine Iwanski

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

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Katherine Iwanski

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

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Katherine Iwanski

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)

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Katherine Iwanski

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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