Nonpoint Source Pollution

	Introduction what is vimas? guide to the module what is nonpoint source pollution? the water cycle where is our water?
	Unit 1: Watersheds unit 1: watersheds lesson plan watersheds - an introduction watersheds of st. croix crumple your own watershed!

	Unit 2: Storm Water Runoff unit 2: storm water runoff lesson plan storm water runoff - an introduction safe substitutes
	Unit 3: Wetlands & Mangroves unit 3: wetlands & mangroves lesson plan wetlands & mangroves - an introduction wetland in a pan

	Unit 4: Marine Debris unit 4: marine debris lesson plan marine debris - an introduction international coastal cleanup all tied up trash time "the turtle's mishap" how long will our trash be around?

	Unit 5: Vessel Waste unit 5: vessel waste lesson plan vessel waste - an introduction how to deal with garbage at sea data collection & analysis
	Unit 6: Construction Site Waste unit 6: construction site waste lesson plan construction waste - an introduction all messed up & no place to go
	Unit 7: Agricultural Waste unit 7: agricultural waste lesson plan agricultural waste - an introduction it's sedimentary, my dear watson collecting a water sample
	Appendix but what can i do? glossary of terms acknowledgements

Nonpoint Source Pollution: An Education Module is an educational tool developed for teachers and parents for students grades 2-8. The module can be used in a variety of ways. Follow the links to download the appropriate materials.

The Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service is devoted to increasing Virgin Islanders' awareness and understanding of marine resources and affairs. This module is meant to aid educational efforts about nonpoint source pollution, the greatest threat to healthy water and marine resources in the Virgin Islands.

VIMAS welcomes feedback and suggestions on improving the module. Email them at: lcarr@uvi.edu.

Acknowledgements

For Module Compilation & Editing:
Elizabeth Ban • Liam Carr • Joe Croney • Katy Garland • Sera Harold • Paige Rothenberger • Marcia Taylor

All educators who have shown or vocalized a need for an educational module addressing the dangers of Nonpoint Source Pollution and the possible solutions. We thank you for your interest and growing concern for the health of the environment.

This manual was made with grant assistance from the V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Protection.

The manual is published by:

University of the Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service

RR 1 Box 10,000

Kingshill, VI 00850-9781

(340) 692-4046

(340) 692-4047 (fax)