Non-point source (NPS) pollution is water pollution that originates from diffuse sources. The goal of this project was to develop recommendations for improvement of the management of NPS pollution in Massachusetts. Through nationwide case studies, informant interviews, and archival research we identified problems in current management strategies. Based on our findings, we recommended multiple policy changes, including coordination of statewide NPS pollution data collection efforts, research into distribution of grant funding, and research into effective public education programs.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Bassil, Pauline E.
• Stowell, Martin Putnam
• Basile, Joseph M.

Subject

• Learning
• Water
• Sustainability
• Environment
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 07D029I

Keyword

• Water--Pollution

Advisor

• Plummer, Jeanine D.
• Peet, R. Creighton

Year

• 2007

Date created

• 2007-01-01

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright