Dec. 11, 2020

Navy-Funded Research Team May Have Discovered New Whale Species

WASHINGTON — Researchers funded by the Naval Sea Systems Command Monitoring Program believe they have discovered a new species of beaked whale in the waters off Mexico’s Baja Peninsula.

Aug. 10, 2020

USS Bataan Receives Energy Excellence Award

NORFOLK, Va. — The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) received the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Energy Excellence Award, afloat large amphibious category, for actions performed during fiscal year 2019 while preparing for deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleet area of operations.

July 29, 2020

Carderock Engineers Lead Environmental Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation

BETHESDA, Md. — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is home to many unique facilities, but few are like the environmental laboratories managed by the Environmental Engineering, Science and Technology Branch (Code 633). Between the Building 60 Solid Waste, Wastewater, Ballast and Analytical Laboratories, and the Building 63 Thermal Destruction Laboratory, Code 633 engineers, scientists and technicians combine their expertise across multiple technical areas to design environmental treatment and management solutions for the U.S. Navy, DoD and other agencies.

July 24, 2020

USS Cole Supports Marine Mammal Study

ATLANTIC OCEAN — The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) received an unusual assignment while at sea July 15, to help monitor migrating whales.

May 1, 2020

U.S. Fleet Forces EIMS Team Wins SECNAV and SECDEF Environmental Awards

NORFOLK, Va. — The Environmental Information Management System (EIMS) team from U.S. Fleet Forces Command has been awarded both the 2020 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Environmental Awards for environmental quality in the individual/team category, April 22.

April 24, 2020

Seal Beach Wins Major Safety, Environmental Awards

SEAL BEACH, Calif. — Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach has been selected as the winner of two prestigious Navy-wide awards in the last three days, the base announced April 23.

Jan. 23, 2020

Naval Station Norfolk: A Super-Star amongst the Constellation of River Stars

NORFOLK, Va. — On Thursday, Jan. 23, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s environmental department earned its title as the River Star Businesses Hall of Fame winner for 2020. The installation was chosen by the Elizabeth River Project cooperatives for its accumulation of environmental achievements.

Jan. 4, 2020

NAS Whidbey Island Constructs Sand Filter to Reduce Environmental Impact

OAK HARBOR, Wash. — Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island finished construction on its first sand filter pit as part of a new stormwater management system, Dec. 1.

July 12, 2019

Guam Senators, Military Leaders Visit Endangered Species at Northwest Field

ASAN, Guam — Guam’s elected and military leaders continued their collaboration today with a joint visit to the site of the Serianthes nelsonii at Northwest Field where natural resources preservation work is ongoing.

May 28, 2019

NSA Naples Completes External Environmental Audit

NAPLES, Italy — Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples successfully completed its 2019 External Environmental Management System (EMS) and Environmental Compliance Audit May 23, 2019.