Watershed Woof!
Because wayward dog poo doesn’t “wash away” clean.
Dog poo can contaminate local waters even if you’re not near water! How? Through stormwater, the largest source of water pollution in our region.
When it rains, dog poo left on the ground flows as untreated raw sewage directly into local streams, lakes, and Puget Sound. Your small actions can make a big difference to help stop poo-lution and keep our waters clean and healthy: Scoop it. Bag it. Trash it. Every time. WOOF!
Watershed Woof: Longfellow Creek
Watch Maritime High School student Mac Callahan explain how dog poo left on the ground in West Seattle can pollute urban streams like Longfellow Creek that flow into the Duwamish River and Puget Sound.
Let only rain down the storm drain
Watch this video from the City of Bellevue Stream Team to see how rain runoff to storm drains goes directly to the local streams and lakes without treatment, and why it’s so important to prevent stormwater pollution. You can help preserve and protect this incredible place we call home – and our fellow human and animal neighbors – by making sure only rain goes down the storm drain.
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Practice Natural Yard Care:
Avoid pesticides and fertilizer.
Use a commercial car wash:
Keep dirty wash water out of the street drains.
Pick up pet waste:
Scoop it. Bag it. Trash it. Every time.
Fix vehicle leaks:
Don’t drip and drive!
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Your choices make a difference. Thank you!
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Special thanks to Poogooder, Close to Home Pet Services, Furry Faces Foundation, SPU Stormwater Engagement Team, Puget Soundkeeper, Maritime High School, and local small businesses Pet Elements, Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden, Delridge Grocery Co-op, Good Dog Day Care, Puddles Barkery, Pawsitively Kleen self-serve dog wash, A Cleaner Alki, and Beloveds Animal Rescue Relief Foundation.
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