Tag Archives: stormwater

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE): Litter Prevention and Personal Vehicle Maintenance

NASA LaRC is continuing to educate personnel on ways to reduce water pollution from every day activities. Outreach for proper vehicle maintenance and trash disposal is needed to increase awareness of risks associated with these types of pollution, to understand … Continue reading

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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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Recognizing and Reporting an Illicit Discharge at LaRC

Did you know all employees should report any suspected illicit discharge and/or illegal dumping activities on Center? You can learn more about LaRC’s Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program by clicking here. This quarter’s stormwater article focuses on defining, … Continue reading

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Chesapeake Bay Action Plan – Phase II

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

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Green Roof Restoration! Earth Day 2019

Celebrate Earth Day by joining NASA Langley Research Center’s community effort to restore our green roof. Learn how NASA is using environmentally-friendly, ‘green’ energy technology and how you can too! We are looking for volunteers that will sign up for … Continue reading

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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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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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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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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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Stop Litter from Getting Carried Away

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