Sources of NPS pollution include runoff from agriculture, silviculture, urban development, mining, construction, dams and channels, inappropriate land disposal of waste, marinas, and saltwater intrusion. The process of dumping manmade materials into the ocean environment such as solid waste, industrial waste, radioactive waste, incinerator residue, dredged materials, vessels, and other wastes. Three components of the program are Oregon's Statewide Planning Goals, Local Comprehensive Plans, and state laws and agency programs. However, DLCD also considers areas beyond these boundaries for activities which will affect natural resources or land and water uses within it. Dust, soot and other tiny bits of solid materials that are released into and move around in the air.
Particulate pollution can cause eye, nose and throat irritation and other health problems.
Untreated spent or used water from a home, community, farm, or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter which is harmful or objectionable to the quality of water. The process of rebuilding the original characteristics of a degraded or destroyed site. This could involve increasing biological productivity, replacing cultural resources, or removing manmade objects such as dams. These areas have higher numbers of wildlife and a greater diversity of species per acre than in any other habitat-types. Riparian areas also act as filters for non-point source pollution and prevent erosion when vegetation is properly managed.