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You too can "doo" something "pawsitive" for Clark County 's streams and wetlands!
1. Scoop the poop.
2. Bag it.
3. Toss it in the garbage! |
Many people do not realize that pet waste left on the ground often gets washed into storm drains, which lead directly to our streams and wetlands. This waste is essentially raw sewage, and carries harmful bacteria which can affect the health of not only aquatic wildlife, but ourselves and our children as well.
You might think "I only have one dog," or "My dog is so little his poop can't possibly do any harm." But think about this: Clark County has over 103,000 dogs, of all shapes and sizes, and their poop adds up to over 6,000 TONS per year! That means it's up to every individual dog owner to take responsibility for your dog's doodoo.
Scoop it, bag it, toss it in the garbage!
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October 2009 Clean Water Canines |
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Scooby | *Winner!*
Dorie
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*Winner!*
Obi
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See more photos in our photo gallery>>
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Partners:
Thank you to the following organizations and businesses who are helping Canines for Clean Water
spread the word:
Humane Society for Southwest Washington
West Columbia Gorge Humane Society
Clark County Animal Protection and Control
DOGPAW (Dog Owners Group for Park Access in WA
Second Chance Companions
Watershed Stewards (check out our feature in the 2009 newsletter!)
Southwest WA Veterinary Medical Association
Yard Sergeant Pet Sanitation Services
Invisible Fence
Beastie Boutique
Howl at the Moon
Cooperative Dog Training
Related links:
EPA Pet Waste site
Snohomish County Pet Waste site
CVTV Close Up spot
Washington State Dept. of Ecology Pet Waste Site
About.com: Cat feces affecting the health of sea otters
Additional Resources
Clark County cannot support or endorse specific products or companies. For local resources, consult your phone directory under "pet" or try a web search for "green dog", "green pet", "biodegradeable plastic pet waste bags", "pet waste collection services", or "pet friendly landscaping"
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Take the Canines for Clean Water Pledge!
(residents of Clark County only, please)
Show your commitment to keeping our streams clean by filling your name and your dog’s name into the pledge above. We’ll send you a FREE Canines for Clean Water bandanna!
Submit a photo of your dog in his new bandanna and we’ll send you a free
Stool Tool poop scoop to make cleaning up around the yard easy.
Click here to send us your photo!
Plus, each month five proud pooch parents who send us photos will win a bone-shaped bag holder to make sure you’re always prepared, even on those spontaneous 4-in-the-morning excursions!
"Feeding your dog better-quality food (less grain more meat in the first 5 ingredients) will actually reduce the amount of poo produced - less work for you, and better for your dog and our streams!"
-Joyce Biethan, Cooperative Dog Training
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