Scoop the Poop
The Sacramento County Stormwater Quality Program has partnered with
Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District and local volunteer groups to
develop a cost-effective pilot program called “Scoop the Poop”. The program
aims to reduce the bacteria found in local waterways caused by the improper
disposal of pet waste in our parks and trails.
The "Scoop the Poop" Program offers park-goers a convenient,
earth-friendly way to pick up after their pets at four parks within the
Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District: Hamilton Street, Oakdale, and
Arcade Creek Park, as well as Holyoke Trail.
What is the problem?
The Unincorporated County has more than 254 parks that span over 23,000
acres, which provide numerous social and recreational opportunities for
residents. Studies show that animal waste is a major source of
bacteria (fecal coliform) found in Sacramento area urban runoff. When dog
waste is left on park grass and along trails, runoff from rain and
sprinklers can carry it into storm drains and waterways. In addition,
dog waste is unsightly and generates many public complaints.
How it works
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  The “Scoop the Poop” program is a community stewardship program.
Individuals can either leave their plastic grocery bags at the pet waste bag
stations for others or take a bag to use for picking up and disposing of pet
waste.
Working with the park districts, volunteer groups will install the
stations at designated areas. Not only is this program good for the
environment and cost effective, it will also build connections within the
community.
We would like to thank the following groups for supporting the Scoop the
Poop Program:
- Junior Girl Scout Troop 1308
- Bel Air Supermarket, 4005 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael
- Albertsons, 4708 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael
- Albertsons, 5445 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento
- Safeway, 4040 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael
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If you are interested in
installing Scoop the Poop signs, please call 874-5733 or email
parrisj@saccounty.net |
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