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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
Posted in Articles, Water Quality
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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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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Keeping the Drains Clear
Fats, oils, grease (F.O.G.) and chemicals can be easily found in everyday practices here at NASA LaRC and at your home. It is important to ensure that these items are handled and disposed of properly so that they are never … Continue reading
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Tagged chemicals, drains, environment, environmental, fats, grease, MS4, oils, outreach, sewer, waste, water, water quality
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New Educational Signs at LaRC
You may have noticed a few new signs around the NASA Langley property! Recently, the Environmental Branch installed new environmental education signs around Center. These signs provide information on stormwater runoff and infrastructure NASA Langley has in place, such as … Continue reading
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Tagged bmp, education, green, local, MS4, outreach, quality, signs, stormwater, water, water quality
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Drinking Water Quality Information
LaRC purchases all drinking water used on Center from Newport News Waterworks. NASA Environmental thought employees would be interested in understanding where their drinking water originates and the lengths that Newport News goes to ensure high quality drinking water. Waterworks treats … Continue reading
Posted in Water Quality
Tagged drink, drinking, newport news, quality, safety, water, waterworks
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Energy Action Month Tour: HRSD York River Treatment Plant
Please join us for an employee-only tour of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) York River Treatment Facility. HRSD operates nine major award-winning treatment plants in Hampton Roads and four smaller plants on the Middle Peninsula with a combined capacity … Continue reading
Virginia 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 bay, environment, fall, grass, green, lawn, MS4, nutrients, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, water, water quality
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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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Tagged chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, environment, environmental, MS4, nutrients, outreach, pollution, runoff, storm drain, stormwater, waste, water, water quality
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Clean the Bay Day 2017
Volunteers all over Virginia work by land and boat to give the Bay a massive spring cleaning ever year. Twenty-nine years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for the whole family, office, group-anyone!- to … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Nature, Water Quality
Tagged action, bay, chesapeake, chesapeake bay, clean, cleanup, environment, environmental, event, local, MS4, natural resources, outreach, pollution, stormwater, waste, water, water quality, wildlife
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