Current Environmental Issue
Current Environmental Issue: Non-Point Source Pollution — It Begins at Home!
Each year, Envirothon NB teams explore a major environmental issue that affects our communities, natural resources, and the planet. This year’s focus—Non-Point Source (NPS) Pollution—hits close to home.
NPS pollution occurs when rain or melting snow carries pollutants like fertilizers, oil, salt, and sediment into our rivers, lakes, and groundwater. In New Brunswick, where forestry, farming, and coastal communities depend on clean water, understanding how everyday actions impact our watersheds is essential.
Sustainable actions, hopeful reactions
Explore marine and freshwater ecology, learn to assess water quality, identify aquatic organisms, and understand watershed management. They’ll also examine how to reduce the effects of non-point source pollution and make decisions that help sustain New Brunswick’s water resources for future generations.
Learning Objectives
The main purpose of the learning objectives is to outline what skills and knowledge are needed to be successful at the Envirothon NB annual provincial competition.
Study Guide
The study guide consists of Key Topics and Study Resources directly relating to the topic. It contains general content knowledge as well as resources from a provincial, national or global perspective.
