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Pollution Prevention
Pollution Prevention

Discusses and demonstrates ways to prevent pollution in water.

Elements of the Storm Water Management Plan
SWPPP

Discusses the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) pertaining to storm water management on small construction sites.

Soil Erosion By Water
Soil Erosion by Water

Discusses the causes and mitigations of soil erosion by water through a presentation created by the NRCS.

Construction Best Management Practices
bmp's

Demonstrates construction BMP's through various images and illustrations. Topics include: Erosion Control, Sediment Control and Stormwater Management on Construction Sites and Urban Areas.

Inspections and Maintenance
Inspections and Maintenance
Discusses the inspections and maintenance associated with handling storm water on small constructon sites.
Model Plan
Model Plan
Demonstrates the construction pollution prevention plan through images, illustrations, and examples.
Small Construction Site Stormwater Program
old
On March 10, 2003, the Small Construction Site Stormwater Program went into effect.
A Manual for Understanding and Preventing Water Pollution from Home Sources
A Manual for Understanding and Preventing Water Pollution from Home Sources
12 topics covered include various practices that can contribute to non-point source pollution emanating from a home. Steps and practices are provided that can prevent non-point pollution from entering storm water runoff.
Urban Stormwater
One way to help keep urban stormwater clean
Urban areas with their concentrations of people, vehicles, homes, parking lots, streets, small and large business, industry and sewage can create heavy loads of pollutants in their stormwater runoff.
Stormwater
stormwater run-off
Stormwater is the water that runs off the land following rains. It is the primary source of most of the water in our rivers and streams.
Giant Salvinia Control Project
Salvinia
Giant salvinia is considered the most noxious aquatic plant species in the country.
Water-saving Tips
conserving water tips
To prevent the depletion of the Sparta Aquifer, it is mandatory that everyone conserve, and not waste, water. These nine tips will help sustain this valuable source of drinking water.
Home Water Use Survey
water survey
Total the number of times you do each of these activities throughout a week. Then multiply by the number of gallons of water used. You may be amazed, and dismayed, by how much water you waste.
On-Farm Water Conservation Methods
irrigation scheduling
Overview of methods used to conserve water and reduce pumping costs on farms.