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The Back River & Chesapeake Bay Waterways
NASA Langley is surrounded by the Back River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Back River is a small 2-mile-long tributary located between Hampton and Poquoson that flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a 200-mile-long estuary from Maryland … Continue reading
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Tagged Back River, chesapeake bay, environment, MS4, outreach, watershed
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Facility Stormwater Connections and Spill Response
NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office actively works to prevent harmful substances and illicit discharges from entering the stormwater system. We appreciate the vigilant assistance that we receive from everyone in facilities and around Center. Many of us have been working … Continue reading
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Tagged article, Blog, Connections, Facilities, MS4, outreach, prevention, Spill Response, stormwater, water
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2021 Energy Awareness Month Events!
Each year, the U.S. Department of Energy designates October as Energy Awareness Month. NASA Langley’s Energy Team has some great online events planned for this year where personnel can learn about climate change, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. NASA Langley’s … Continue reading
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Tagged energy, Energy Action Month, outreach
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LaRC’s Earth Day and Arbor Day 2021 Events!
The LaRC Environmental Team is sharing various online resources and engagement opportunities for you to observe 2021 Earth Day/Arbor Day virtually, and learn while having fun right at home! Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22nd, where events are held … Continue reading
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Tagged earth, earth day, environment, event, events, green, local, natural resources, nature, outreach
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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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Tagged arbor day, contest, earth, earth day, environment, environmental, event, events, local, outreach, photography
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Earth Day/Arbor Day 2021 Webinars & Virtual Workshops!
** Information on the organizations advertised herein is provided as a matter of professional or cultural interest. NASA LaRC has no control over external programs and does not monitor events, their results, or compliance. No NASA endorsement of non-Federal organizations … Continue reading
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Tagged arbor day, earth day, environment, environmental, event, green, local, natural resources, outreach, plant, planting, recycling, stormwater, water, wildlife
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Earth Day/Arbor Day 2021 Virtual Expo & Tours!
Earth Day/Arbor Day 2021 Virtual Expo Experience! ** Information on the organizations advertised herein is provided as a matter of professional or cultural interest. NASA LaRC has no control over external programs and does not monitor events, their results, or compliance. No … Continue reading
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Tagged arbor day, conservation, earth, earth day, environment, environmental, event, events, green, local, outreach, planting, stormwater, water, wildlife
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Deicing Best Management Practices for a Greener Winter
Using deicing chemicals is a common practice among agencies, businesses, and homeowners to manage ice and snow during winter, but even the most effective and readily-available deicers can impact infrastructure and the environment. And did you know that there’s specialized pavement … Continue reading
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Tagged bmp, deicing, environment, MS4, outreach, stormwater, water quality, winter
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The Chesapeake Bay TMDL
Did you know that the Chesapeake Bay is on a “pollution diet”? There are pollutants entering the Bay in excessive amounts, leading to degraded aquatic habitats and loss of wildlife. This “diet”, known as Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), will … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, chesapeake, clean, construction, dirt, education, environment, environmental, MS4, nutrients, outreach, pollution, sediment, stormwater, water, water quality
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The Back River “Bacteria Diet”
The Back River has excess bacteria and is listed as “impaired” by the Department of Environmental Quality. This bacteria “diet” will help ensure that the water quality of the river is able to support recreational use, shellfish harvesting, and overall … Continue reading
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Tagged Back River, bacteria, education, environment, MS4, outreach, stormwater, TMDL, water quality
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