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NONPOINT SOURCE (NPS) POLLUTION is currently the leading cause of pollution to surface and groundwater. NPS pollution comes from
many diffuse sources
including agriculture (pesticides, herbicides), urban runoff (construction sites, roads, industry, residential areas), marinas and boating, hydromodification and mining. (In the past, a large amount of pollution was contributed by point discharges (businesses, industry, municipalities); however, most point discharges are now regulated by waste discharge requirements.)
An important element of the Regional Board's approach to address NPS is to increase public awareness of NPS issues through education. This includes education/outreach on the causes and
control of NPS pollution to local agencies, developers, businesses, industry, home owners/renters, school children, and youth groups. Part of this educational process is to promote the use of best management
practices which are designed to eliminate or reduce the amount of pollution contributed by current practices. As part of the public outreach effort, Regional Board staff are available to speak to schools and other
groups on NPS issues. Our fledgling NPS web page (site in progress) also includes links to other web sites that deal with NPS issues, including sites from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
How YOU can help prevent NPS Pollution
State Board Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Control Homepage
View California Nonpoint Source Encyclopedia
Learn more about Urban Runoff and Water Pollution
Learn more about Marinas and Boating
Learn more about Crop Nutrient Management
Learn more about Good Housekeeping - Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Learn more about Erosion and Sediment Control
Learn more about Agriculture: Dairy Waste Management
DON'T put anything down storm drains – including chemicals, paint, oil & grease, trash, pet waste, leaves & grassDON'T apply pesticides and herbicides in amounts greater than the recommended dosage, and use the least toxic products available Pick up pet waste RECYCLE, RECYCLE, RECYCLE –
including plastic, glass, aluminum cans, paper, newspaper
(For recycling tips – www.ciwmb.ca.gov)TAKE hazardous waste, such as motor oil, paint, and chemicals, to a designated HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SITE
For Locations - Call 1-800-CLEANUP (553-2962) or www.ciwmb.ca.gov
NPS Related Documents
Final
Report - Assessment of Status of Riverine Wetlands in the Santa Ana and San Jacinto River Watersheds
NPS Regional Board staff personnel include:
Mark Adelson |
Region-wide NPS Pollution Coordinator |
(951) 782-3234 |
Talitha Sweaney |
Region-wide NPS Pollution Program Manager |
(951) 782-3219 |
Pavlova Vitale |
Region-wide Volunteer Monitoring Coordinator
Lake Elsinore Watershed |
(951) 782-4920 |
Heather Boyd |
Big Bear Watershed |
(951) 320-2006 |
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Anaheim Bay/Huntington Harbor/ Newport Bay Watershed |
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Directory of Web Sites-NPS Pollution Related
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