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 Maryland to Norfolk, Virginia. Stormwater leaves the Center and flows untreated into these water bodies.
This quarter’s water quality article provides details about the Chesapeake Bay’s TMDL goals, steps NASA Langley is taking for water quality, and how you can help meet TMDL goals at home.
