Program Resources

Nonpoint Source Pollution

Extension Program Resources-Community Development 1996

I. Title of Program or Issue:	Nonpoint Source Pollution - A Terminology and Programming in Ohio
A. Situational Statement:	Water quality issues, problems and concerns abound in Ohio. Few persons actually understand the terminology associated with Nonpoint Source Pollution in Ohio. What are the terms and processes that we should be familiar with in order to address water quality concerns at the local or county level, as well as regional or state level?
B. Description/Educational Objectives:	This program provides a primer on Nonpoint Source Pollution in Ohio with particular emphases on terminology, processes, and organizing local activities to address local problems. Students should learn: Nonpoint source pollution terminology and relevance to point source pollution. What are Best Management Practices (urban and rural applications)? How to identify and address water quality problem at the local level Current programming efforts to address concerns
C. Suggested Time Required for Program; Time of Year:	60-90 minutes, but program can be tailored for specific audiences and times; anytime, but try for winter or spring.
D. Audience and Level of Offering:	This program can be offered at any of several levels (county, multi-county, district, state) for audiences with at least an eighth-grade reading level. Program has worked well with local community groups, agricultural groups, and local policy makers, as well as sanitarians.
E. Teaching Methods, Resources, Costs:	Verbal, informal presentations supported by slides and overheads. Some handout materials provided. Depending on audience and length of program, minor costs for copying.
F. Contact Person(s), Location:	Dr. Larry C. Brown, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, 590 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, OH 43210, phone 614-292-3826.