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Time is Ripe for "Scoop the Poop" Pilot Program Courtesy of Sacramento County Stormwater Quality 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, and 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 carries it into storm drains and waterways. In addition, dog waste is unsightly and generates many public complaints. How it works 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. For more information, check out the Scoop the Poop Program PDF Fact Sheet
If you are interested in installing Scoop the Poop signs,
please call 874-5733 or email We would like to thank the following groups for supporting the Scoop the Poop Program:
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