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What Can You Do To Prevent An Illicit Discharge?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Ande Remington

Illicit discharges are a large source of pollution into our waterways. This quarter’s stormwater article focuses on defining, recognizing, preventing, and reporting illicit discharges. Let’s work together to keep our water and the Chesapeake Bay Clean!    Note: This page … Continue reading →

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April 2016 Plastic Bag Recycling Results

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Ande Remington

NASA Langley collected plastic bags and film packaging for recycling in observance of Earth Day and Arbor Day 2016. Over 4 weeks, 169 pounds of plastic material (estimated to be about 14,500 plastic bags!!) were collected. All plastic material was … Continue reading →

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28th Annual Clean the Bay Day

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Ande Remington

Volunteers all over Virginia work by land and boat to give the Bay a massive spring cleaning cleaning ever year. Twenty-eight years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for the whole family, … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Recycling Can and Can Nots

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Ande Remington

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 →

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Recycle Those Plastic Bags!

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ande Remington

NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for a composite bench to be placed in a local learning garden. You can drop off your plastic bag materials in the designated … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Get Involved

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Ande Remington

Now that you’re coming out of your winter hibernation, take the time to get active in your community by participating in the Great American Cleanup! The Great American Cleanup is the largest grassroots community involvement program in the United States. … Continue reading →

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If You Use A Pressure Washer…

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Ande Remington

Most people don’t realize that pressure washing can result in water pollution if proper precautions are not taken. If you use a pressure washer at LaRC, review the flyer below to make sure you’re taking the right steps before you … Continue reading →

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Green, Clean Car Washing

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Ande Remington

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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ONLY RAIN DOWN THE DRAIN

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Ande Remington

Did you know that the storm drains you see on Center flow directly into the Chesapeake Bay’s watershed, without any treatment? Do you know what high levels of pollutants and nutrients do to the Bay? What we do every day … Continue reading →

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