Dog Swim

At the recent Dog Swim event held at Indian Trails Aquatic Center on Wednesday, September 8, Rain to Recreation greeted doggy guests and their owners with valuable information on pet waste and the ways in which, if not handled properly, it could pose serious danger to the environment.  Unlike human waste that is treated in waste treatment facilities, exposed pet waste washes directly into lakes and streams increasing the risk of transmitting diseases in contaminated water as well as harming wildlife nutrients and habitat.  To eliminate the threat of bacteria and parasites transmitted by your pet’s waste, follow these easy tips to become an environmentally friendly pet owner.

·         Pick up pet waste from your yard.  It is not a fertilizer and should not even be used as compost.

·         Carry disposable bags while walking your dog to pick up waste and deposit it in a nearby trash receptacle.  Carefully seal or tie the disposable bag to avoid spillage during trash collection.

·         Flush your pet’s waste down the toilet so that, like your own waste, it can be treated at a sewage treatment plant.

·         Bury pet waste in your yard, at least 12 inches deep and cover with at least eight inches of soil to let it decompose slowly.  Bury the waste in several different locations but keep it away from vegetable gardens.

Being an environmentally friendly pet owner ensures the safety and quality of your neighborhood for both you and your pet!

See the K-9 fun! Dog Swim Pictures

The T.R.U.E. Blue Project and K.C. Clean Streams & The Student Environmental Learning Fair

April 19, 2002
The Watershed Management Division was proud to sponsor the Blue River Watershed Association and its efforts to enhance environmental learning through the T.R.U.E. Blue Project and K.C. Clean Streams. This year the K.C. Clean Streams 2002 and 5th Annual Clean Water Celebration took place April 5th and 6th and the Student Environmental Learning Fair was held on Friday April 19th.

For additional information on these events visit their website.

The Eco-Troubadour

October 9, 2001
The Eco-Troubadour, Stan Slaughter, entertained and educated the students at Lenexa's Sunflower Elementary and Rosehill Elementary schools on Tuesday October 9, 2001. With demonstrations and songs like Rot and Roll, The Garbage Blues and the Recycle Shuffle, Stan increased awareness of ecological issues and presented alternatives to our through-away American lifestyle. The event was funded by KDHE's Solid Waste Program and coordinated through the City's Watershed Management Division.