Sediment is the number one source of nonpoint source pollution to water quality, it comes from agricultural fields and urban areas.  This section will cover several conservation practices that farmers use to reduce NPS pollution from agricultural fields.  Many of these Best Management Practices (BMPs) have application in urban areas.  Using a runoff /erosion model a visual demonstration of how soils erode and the effect that residue has on soil erosion.  Participants will have an opportunity to make a Bottle Hydrology Model.

Best Managment Practices & Nonpoint Source Pollution (PPT)

Agricultural Best Management Practices
Erosion and Sediment Control - VA
Erosion and Sediment Control - Model Ordinance EPA
Inspection for Sediment and Stormwater Control - MoDNR
Land Use - USGS
Land-Use Changes and the Physical Habitat of Streams - USGS
Land Use Planning Strategies-- USDOE
USDA - NRCS - Missouri
Nine Continuing Planning Process Elements - MoDNR
Protecting Water Quality A Construction Site Water Quality Field Guide - MoDNR
Stormwater and Erosion Controls - WI
Urban Stormwater Runoff - EPA
Wetlands and Riparian Corridors

Index | Agriculture | Non-Ag Activities | Recreation | NPS | Plants & Animals | Water Quality
Physical | Hydrology | Drinking Water | Curriculum | Youth Activities

Elk River | James River | Sac River | Spring River | North Fork Salt River

Missouri Department
of Natural Resources

Missouri Watershed Information Network (MoWIN)
Send comments to: mowin1@missouri.edu
205 Agricultural Engineering
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-0085
Toll Free: (MO only): 1-877-H20-shed (426-7433)
Fax: (573) 884-5650

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