Dog waste is raw sewage

Scoop the poop, bag it, and place it in the trash

Here are some facts on pet waste in Mason County:

• More than 19,000 dogs live in Mason County, producing waste equivalent to a city of 4,800 people.  More than 5 tons of dog waste are dropped in Mason County backyards every day! 

• Roundworms, E. coli, and Giardia are just a few of the many harmful microorganisms that can be transmitted from pet waste to humans. Some can last in your yard for as long as four years if not cleaned up. Kinda makes you think twice about feeling the grass between your toes!

• 20 creeks and 34 marine areas in Mason County are impaired due to high levels of bacteria.  Pet waste is a contributing cause of bacterial contamination of these waterways.  When water is contaminated with these harmful bacteria, it can make swimming, beachcombing, and shellfish harvesting unsafe in our county.

• The solution is safe and easy. 1) Scoop the poop, 2) put it in a plastic bag, 3) place it in the trash, and 4) wash your hands. 

For more information about Mason County’s Scoop the Poop campaign or to request a free laminated Scoop the Poop sign for your yard, bulletin boards, community spaces, please contact Stephanie Bishop at Stephanie@masoncd.org, or at 360-427-9436, ext. 13.

This project was made possible through a grant from the Puget Sound Partnership. Click here for more information about their Puget Sound Starts Here Campaign.

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