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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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Tips for a Greener Winter – Article + Flyer
NASA LaRC is continuing to educate personnel on ways to reduce water pollution from every day activities. Did you know there’s specialized pavement installed at LaRC that can’t be treated the same as traditional impervious pavement? This quarter’s stormwater article … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, MS4, outreach, pollution, stormwater, water quality, winter
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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! April 1-30
Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 26)! Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging. The materials collected … Continue reading
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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, chesapeake bay, clean, construction, dirt, environment, environmental, MS4, nutrients, outreach, pollution, sediment, stormwater, water, water quality
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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
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Tagged bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, environment, environmental, local, MS4, nutrients, outreach, pollution, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, water, water quality
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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
Stop Litter from Getting Carried Away
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Posted in Articles, Waste, Water Quality
Tagged environment, littler, MS4, outfall, outreach, pollution, quality, recycle, stormwater, toxic, water, water quality
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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
Erosion and Stormwater Management: Best Management Practices for Construction Sites
It’s important to prevent debris and sediment on construction sites from making its way into storm drains (also known as inlets). The water and debris that enter the storm drains do not get sent to a water plant for treatment … Continue reading
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