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WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? BE PREPARED LEND A HAND USE THE TRASH PICK IT UP Carry poop bags with you Take extra bags so you don’t run out (and you can help someone in need) Make sure the bag ends up in the trash Pick it up at home (and on the trail) to keep your yard healthy and protect streams Dog poop contains bacteria and nutrients that can harm aquatic life and water quality. Rain and snowmelt flows over yards, dog parks, and down trails on its way to storm drains. Water that enters a storm drain is not treated or cleaned before entering our rivers and lakes. PET WASTE & WATER Pet waste is a major contributor to water pollution Dog food isn't sourced from the local environment Why is dog poop different from other wildlife? and lots of dogs in an urban area contribute to excessive waste. D I D Y O U K N O W ?