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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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Energy Awareness Month 2019 Activities!!
Join in for a wide range of events exploring energy and water conservation! Each year, the U.S. Department of Energy designates October as Energy Awareness Month. This October, NASA Langley Energy Team has great activities planned where you can learn about … Continue reading
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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Tagged action, earth, energy, environment, environmental, event, green, local, MS4, natural resources, nature, plant, planting, restoration, roof, savings, stormwater, volunteer, water, water quality
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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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Energy Action Month Tour: Anheuser-Busch Facility
Please join us on Thursday, October 25th for a LaRC employee tour of the Anheuser-Busch facility in Williamsburg. Come to see how this 1.2 million square feet facility practices sustainable methods for energy and water conservation, and waste reduction. There are … Continue reading
Energy Action Month Tour: Brock Environmental Center
Join the LaRC Energy Team for a tour of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center at on Oct 9., a net-zero, living building challenge award winner. There are limited spaces available for this tour, so register today! The Chesapeake … Continue reading
Energy Action Month Tour: SWIFT
Please join us for an employee-only tour of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) Facility in Suffolk, VA on Oct 17. SWIFT is an innovative water treatment initiative in eastern Virginia designed to ensure … Continue reading
Energy Action Month Lunch & Learn: Sustainability Initiatives: EVs, Green Roofs, and Solar; 10/15, 12-1pm, NACA Room
Please join us in the NACA Room (IESB, B2102) on Monday October 15th from 12pm-1pm for a lunch and learn opportunity in recognition of Energy Action Month! LaRC’s own Ruth Amundsen will be presenting on various sustainability initiatives, including electric … Continue reading
October is Energy Action Month!!
Join in for a wide range of events exploring energy and water conservation! This October, during NASA Langley’s Energy Action Month, employees are invited to participate in a wide range of events exploring energy and water conservation. Join the NASA … Continue reading
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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