PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Dog feces on public beaches are a health threat to people, dogs and wildlife.
- Dangers of Dog Poop
- Dog Wastes Pose Threat to Water
- Dog poop at Dog Beach could be source of viruses
- Contamination from fecal bacteria in recreational waters is a major health concern
- Managing Pet and Wildlife Waste
- Microbial Load from Animal Feces at a Recreational Beach
- Bacteria from dog feces present in outdoor air in urban areas
- Pollution Prevention Fact Sheet: Animal Waste Collection
- Microbial Source Identification for the Watsonville Slough