tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510056950479922035.post5221569011981083550..comments2023-10-25T01:54:52.399-07:00Comments on Washington Department of Ecology: Dog Doogity: A good return on the state’s investmentWA Department of Ecologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211353558094402510noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510056950479922035.post-74754276132334997822011-07-28T10:37:12.926-07:002011-07-28T10:37:12.926-07:00We agree that dog poop is only one of the pollutio...We agree that dog poop is only one of the pollution problems for Puget Sound, however it happens to be one of the easiest to stop. Making small changes in the way we live our lives, such as picking up after our dogs, is part of the answer to protect and restore Puget Sound. We agree with you that we need to do more work to raise awareness about other types of manure problems, including those you mention. Thanks for your comment.WA Department of Ecologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211353558094402510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510056950479922035.post-28757411076675102482011-07-27T10:32:53.953-07:002011-07-27T10:32:53.953-07:00Certainly "left-laying" dog poop is awfu...Certainly "left-laying" dog poop is awful, a health issue, and needs constant reminders - like this video.<br /><br />But there are no serious data/photos/studies/articles that show such "Left laying" dog poop is any big problem for Puget Sound (Or Lake Washington, for that matter.) My goodness, most dogs don't poop where it has much chance to wash into a ditch or stream.<br /><br />So to me, this kind of hype sends all the wrong message to the masses about what is wrong with Puget Sound and what possible solutions there are.<br /><br />One day's cow poops put out at least twice as many fecal coliforms as one day's dog poops.<br /><br />Over and over we see and hear "mentioned" livestock being a significant contributor to river and stream pollution. Here in the Samish Basin situation it is painfully, visibly obvious. How about a video that hits on this issue? <br /><br />Or better yet - a video that clearly highlights something like shore armoring or lack of estuary sanctuary for young salmon?RGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017190779860810318noreply@blogger.com