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Land Use and Nitrogen DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/growfromhere/LESSON19/lesson19.htm
From Digital Water Ed Library (DWEL)
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In this lesson students explore the impacts of concentrated development and sprawl on water quality and land use. The concept of a watershed is introduced, along with information on basins and tributaries and the impacts of growth and nitrogen loading. The students are able to develop a plan to reduce nitrogen runoff to a targeted level. Several handouts and maps are included.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • Case study
Subject:
  • Environmental science
  • Hydrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 1995-2004 State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources
DLESE Catalog ID: DWEL-000-000-000-420
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Maryland Department of Natural Resources