Dog Waste Control

 

What’s Your Doggy Doo Doing?

When pet waste is left on the ground, rain and snowmelt can wash it into storm drains or directly into waterways. This "stormwater runoff" can contaminate sources of drinking water.

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey estimate that animal waste is to blame for 20 to 30 percent of water pollution in America. This waste breeds harmful bacteria, promotes excessive plant growth, and causes algae blooms. This can rob water of oxygen and cause fish and other animals to die.

'Doo' Something About it

 


Install Dogi Pots

Encouraging pet owners to clean up after their furry friends is easier when you provide a tool for the job. Dogi Pots, or bag-dispensing units, are one such tool, and these can feature educational signage.

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary can provide you with:

  • signage templates
  • supplier information
  • tip-card templates and other solutions
  

Run for Philly Water's Best Friend

You and your pooch can fight "poolution" when you enter the Philly Water's Best Friend Competition, brought to you by the Philadelphia Water Department. Visit Philly Watersheds.org/Spokesdog for more info, or click here to see photos. A call for entries is now under way in Northern Liberties and Queen Village until February 15.

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary plays a leading role in carrying out the Philly Water's Best Friend Competition. Please contact Lisa Wool if your community would like to launch a similar campaign.
 
Please contact Cheryl Jackson at (800) 445-4935, extension 112, or CJackson@DelawareEstuary.org to learn more about Dogi Pots or the Philly Water's Best Friend Competition.
 
Educational sign
  
Cartoon dog duo