FACTS

• Unmanaged dog waste can contribute to beach closures.
  
• Beach Closures reduce the revenue of coastal businesses.
  
• Rainwater and irrigation runoff can carry bacteria from unmanaged dog waste to our beaches.
  
• Elevated bacteria levels in coastal waters threaten the health of swimmers, surfers, and tide pool explorers.

YOUR DOG WASTE

• Your dog’s "dootie" is your duty.
  
• Immediately pick-up after your dogs: in your yard, on open lots, and along streets and trails.
  
• Spread the word to new and old dog owners, alike.
  
• If dogs were counted in the City’s population, they would account for approximately 16% of our population.
  
• It’s more than etiquette; it’s about environmental health.