An article by Susie Hairston entitled “Dog Poop Threatens the Health of Local Waterways, Wildlife, and Us”, that appears in the February 10, 2026 newsletter of the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, highlights the water quality hazard that can be posed by pet waste. It provides some facts that you might find helpful the next time you encounter a thoughtless pet owner.
Of course, improperly handled human waste is even much more dangerous to our health. You can read about a truly catastrophic episode of that HERE.
Getting doggie doo
On your canoe
Is nothing that
You want to do.