Nonpoint Source Pollution:
An Educational Manual

Introduction

Unit 1: Watersheds

Unit 2: Storm Water Runoff

Unit 3: Wetlands & Mangroves

Unit 4: Marine Debris

Unit 5: Vessel Waste

Unit 6: Construction Site Waste

Unit 7: Agricultural Waste

Appendix

Downloadable Files Description
Lesson Plan
 
Agricultural Waste
part I     part II     part III
An introduction to the impact of agricultural wastes, specifically how they are produced, accumulated in the environment, and their impact on plant and animal life.
It's Sedimentary,
My Dear Watson
part I     part II     part III
part IV     part V     part VI
An activity exploring the effects of soil erosion on marine habitats, including turbidity and sedimentation.
Collecting A Water Sample An activity allowing students to develop data collection and scientific method skills while performing a water quality analysis.
But What Can I Do? A list of suggestions for helping families reduce the amount of nonpoint source pollution they produce.
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University of the Virgin Islands
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This manual was made with grant assistance from the
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Division of Environmental Protection.