1. Protecting our Watershed

2. What is a watershed? A watershed is an area of land that drains into a body of water: –Stream –River –Lake (Let’s take a look!)Let’s take a look!

3. Pollution in our Watershed Point Source pollution Point source pollution comes from a definite source: –Factories –Refineries –Municipal Facility Sewage Treatment Plant

4. Pollution in our Watershed Non-Point Source Pollution Pollution that does not come from a single point or location.

10. Plant Barrier Strips Manure Containment System Crop Terracing Wetlands Area

12. Pollution in our Watershed Point Source pollution Point source pollution comes from a definite source: –Factories –Refineries –Municipal Facility Sewage Treatment Plant

13. Pollution in our Watershed Non-Point Source Pollution Pollution that does not come from a single point or location.

14. Non Point Pollution Sources Litter Lawn Fertilizers & Pesticides Agricultural Runoff

15. Non Point Pollution Sources Even your DOG!!!!!

16. Pollution in our Watershed Point Source Pollution 35% Non- Point Source Pollution 65%

28. Remember…. A Clean Environment Starts with You!