JBLE-Eustis Environmental

05/11/2026

Newport News residents, mark your calendars for upcoming hazardous waste collection dates!

04/24/2026

Teachers! Still thinking about applying for a 2026-27 horticulture grant? The MAY 1st DEADLINE is rapidly approaching. See some of our past recipients in action on our You Tube page https://tinyurl.com/44hkrh2n

Applications here: https://www.nnmastergardeners.org/horticulturegrant

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Remember to get out there and do your part for clean earth, air, and water too!

04/20/2026

It's officially yard cleanup season! But before you rake, mow, or blow, you should know that grass clippings, leaves, and excess fertilizer that end up in the street get washed straight into our local waterways, where they fuel algae growth and harm our wildlife. The fix? It's easier than you think:

🌿 Don't blow grass clippings, dirt, or debris into the street
🌿 Seed bare spots to prevent erosion
🌿 Test your soil before fertilizing
🌿 Leave grass clippings on the lawn to naturally return nitrogen to the soil
🌿 Consider swapping some lawn space for native plants that need less water and upkeep

Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21x1ArI

04/20/2026

Its Earth Week! 🌎
We're doing some fun stuff this week- come join us!

03/24/2026

03/18/2026

https://www.jble.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4435926/jble-eustis-environmental-restoration-5-year-review/
The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Fort Eustis (JBLE-Eustis), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, is initiating the fifth Five-Year Review (FYR) of environmental remedies implemented at Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites at JBLE-Eustis.

02/24/2026

Water pollution can start on your property in ways you cannot see, but that affect your health and the whole community downstream. Watching what we put in our storm drains and on our property makes our rivers, lakes, and streams cleaner, healthier, and more enjoyable. Remember - only rain down the drain!

02/12/2026

Winter reminder: It’s still scoop-the-p**p season! 🐾 Cold weather might be keeping your pup closer to home, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for scooping the p**p.

No matter the season, rainfall can carry pet waste left on the ground into storm drains and ditches that flow directly to local waterways—even from your own backyard. A quick scoop when your dog does its business helps keep our water clean.

Find more ways to prevent stormwater pollution: https://brnw.ch/21wZlD

02/12/2026

🔥🔥A controlled ‘Prescription Fire Event’ is scheduled on Fort Eustis, February 16- 21, 2026🔥🔥
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JBLE personnel and residents living nearby can anticipate visible smoke and possible traffic delays in vicinity of prescription fires in and around Fort Eustis Training Areas.
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The goal of this controlled, prescribed burn event is to manage the spread of invasive vegetative species and stimulate the growth of native species. The management of these forested areas helps bolster a healthy ecosystem maximize plant diversity, while also improving the habitats of endangered species through the reduction of non-native species.
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If you have any additional questions, please contact the 633d Public Affairs at (757) 878-4920.