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This "What Is Stormwater?" video explains what stormwater runoff is and how it affects people, the water cycle, and how stormwater runoff can be polluted. Finally, it explains what we can all do to protect Nevada's waterways.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has resources for students and educators about Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution, including articles and activities.
Nevada DOT Stormwater Management Guide with Statewide Hydro-Region Map
"Drip" and his friends explain what stormwater runoff is and share tips on how we can prevent stormwater pollution in order to protect Nevada's waters. Our guide to the NDOT Stormwater Management Program includes a Nevada hydro-region map that shows various water regions across the state.
Stormwater Fact Sheets
Every drop matters. Here are some helpful tips about how the community can help to preserve Nevada's waterways:
- Homes can be a significant contributor of pollutants reaching our streams and lakes. Check out our Stormwater Fact Sheet for Homeowners or Mejores Prácticas del Manejo de Aguas Pluviales: PROPIETARIOS DE VIVIENDA to learn how you can protect Nevada's waters.
- Construction sites can be potential sources of pollution to Nevada's waterways. Every construction contractor must take steps to prevent pollutants from entering the storm drain system, where they can find their way to our lakes and streams. Check out our Stormwater Fact Sheet Construction Sites or Mejores Prácticas del Manejo de Aguas Pluviales: SITIOS DE CONSTRUCCIÓN to learn the BMPs (Best Management Practices) that can be utilized to protect Nevada's waters.
- Pollutants can be found in many of the products and materials used at industrial and commercial facilities. Every facility must take steps to prevent pollutants from entering the storm drain system, where they can find their way to our lakes and streams. Check out our Stormwater Fact Sheet Industrial or Mejores Prácticas del Manejo de Aguas Pluviales: INSTALACIONES INDUSTRIALES Y COMERCIALES to learn the BMPs (Best Management Practices) for industrial and commercial facilities.
- Pollutants can be found in many of the products and materials used at mining and aggregate facilities. There are many actions, or BMPs (Best Management Practices), that can be taken to keep these pollutants out of the storm drains and help protect Nevada's waters. Here's our Stormwater Fact Sheet for Mining or Mejores Prácticas del Manejo de Aguas Pluviales: INSTALACIONES DE MINERIA Y AGREGADOS.