2001 Texas Envirothon

The first Texas Envirothon took place April 27 and 28, 2001, in Nacogdoches.

Area of Study	Top Score	School, Team
Aquatics	66.7	Lubbock High School
Forestry	61.3	Brazoswood High School
Soils	52.2	Brazoswood High School Miami High School
Wildlife	81.8	Hallsville High School Nacogdoches High School
Current Issue	85.7	Brazoswood High School
Oral Presentation	161.3	Brazoswood High School Lubbock High School

Resources

Urban Nonpoint Source Pollution-Household/Home Site

Know the definitions of pollution, point source pollution, and nonpoint source pollution.
Be able to describe the differences between point source pollution and nonpoint source pollution.
Identify types of urban nonpoint source pollution (UNPS).
Be able to cite examples of both point source and nonpoint source pollution.
Identify major causes of urban nonpoint source pollution.
Identify the main contaminants of both surface and groundwater.
Know the definition of a watershed.
Understand local watersheds impact in the problem.
Identify the local, state, and federal agencies involved in monitoring and regulating UNPS.
Explain measures taken to reduce specific types of UNPS.
Identify what the expression "Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)" represents.
State the objective of the Clean Water Act.
State the process by which a pollutant is delivered to a body of water.
Be able to cite major federal laws/acts concerning both NPS and UNPS
Compare urban vs. rural NPS pollution
Recognize the economic impact caused by UNPS
Understand the impact on natural resources.