(BALTIMORE, MD) August 26, 2013 - The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will kick-off the "Scoop the Poop" awareness initiative at Patterson Park in Baltimore City Tuesday. "Scoop the Poop" is an outreach and education initiative that is part of MDE's larger Reclaim the Bay campaign. Picking up and disposing of pet waste properly is one of many daily actions that citizens can take to keep our local waterways healthy and assist in the Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Who
- Robert M. Summers, Secretary, Maryland Department of the Environment
- Jennifer Arndt Robinson, Executive Director, Friends of Patterson Park
- Phyllis Fung, Fells Prospect Community Association
- Furry friends
When
Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 10:30 a.m.
Where
Patterson Park, near the Pagoda at South Patterson Park and Lombard Streets, Baltimore City.
Why
An estimated 1.3 million dogs live, play and poop in Maryland. Picking up after your dog's waste is important for your health, the health of your pet and Maryland's environment. The simple act of picking up after your dog by “scooping the poop” can assist in removing harmful nutrients and bacteria from local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay, keep our citizens healthy and our yards and shoes clean.
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