November’s monthly meeting topic is a perfect one for neighborhood members and pet owners. Emily Johnson, Environmental Educator with the City of Bellingham, will attend for 20 minutes to discuss water quality. The City is currently monitoring dangerous levels of fecal coliform bacteria in urban waterways. These high levels of bacteria come mainly from outdoor pets and are a health concerns for kids, pets and others who may recreate in or near streams and lakes in Bellingham. Owners of dogs, cats and other outdoor pets will learn what they can do to protect and improve the quality of Whatcom Creek for safe habitat and recreation. All neighbors, whether pet owners or not, will learn how to maintain a pet and people healthy yard and creek.
The presentation will include:
-a humorous video dispelling common myths about pet waste, “What’s the Scoop About Healthy Streams” (8 minutes)
-a short slideshow showing the water quality sampling data and actions we can take to reduce pollution (5 minutes)
-a chance to ask questions and discuss concerns and ideas for improvements (7 minutes)
Highlights
–Find your property on a large watershed map and find out where water from your property flows
–Giveaways for pet owners (local pet store coupons, free long handled scoop, bag dispensers for leashes, stickers)
–A chance to tell City staff where there are pet problem areas, and suggest locations for dog bag dispensers and garbage cans
–Tools for conversations with neighbors and pet owners
Please join us at our usual time and place! Tuesday, November 13th, 7PM, at the First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall, Room 32.