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Construction and Maintenance Best Management Pratices
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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Facilities and Equipment Awareness
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
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
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
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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Tagged Back River, environment, environmental, MS4, outreach, TMDL, water, water quality
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The Chesapeake Bay & Back River Waterways
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)
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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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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Keep Fats, Oils, and Grease Out of the Drain!
LaRC’s Environmental Management Office actively works to prevent harmful substances like fats, oils, and grease (also known as FOG) from entering drains at LaRC. In fact, it is prohibited to dispose of FOG by pouring it down LaRC’s drains. This … Continue reading
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Earth Day/Arbor Day 2021 Webinars & Virtual Workshops!
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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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