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Chesapeake Bay Action Plan – Phase III
The Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requires NASA LaRC to develop a Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan that is submitted to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). What is the Action Plan? The Chesapeake Bay is listed … Continue reading
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Tagged chesapeake bay, MS4, stormwater, water quality
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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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Reducing Pollutants in Local Waterways: Chesapeake Bay and Back River TMDLS
NASA Langley’s Environmental Management Office (EMO) provides educational materials to inform NASA personnel on ways to protect our local waterways. NASA Langley is located along the Back River which flows directly into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the … 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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Tagged environment, environmental, MS4, water, water quality
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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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Reducing Urban Wildlife Pollutants: Back River TMDL
NASA Langley is surrounded by the Back River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Back River is a small 2-mile-long tributary located between Hampton and Poquoson that flows into the Chesapeake Bay. This quarterly article gives information on the limitations placed … Continue reading
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Tagged Back River, MS4, TMDL, water quality
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Deicing Best Management Practices for a Greener Winter
Using deicing chemicals is a common practice among agencies, businesses, and homeowners to manage ice and snow during winter, but even the most effective and readily-available deicers can impact infrastructure and the environment. And did you know that there’s specialized pavement … Continue reading
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Tagged bmp, deicing, environment, MS4, outreach, stormwater, water quality, winter
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