We want every dog guardian in Minneapolis—and all those that visit the Minneapolis park system—to take the Canines for Clean Water Pledge and become better stewards of our treasured water resources.
Scoop the Poop
2010 Summer Movie Series
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Scoop the Poop
New Cover Girls and Cover Boys—the canine kind—are romping through Minneapolis parks this summer as part of a public awareness campaign of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
The photogenic pooches were selected through the MPRB’s inaugural Canines for Clean Water movie series held in 2009. Dog owners were invited to submit the best reasons for picking up after their pooch. Those that submitted the best reasons were awarded a photo shoot for their dogs and other prizes. The winning dogs now star in this season’s public awareness campaign, Scoop the Poop, so be on the lookout for these canine companions in posters throughout Minneapolis parks.
The Scoop the Poop contest was made possible through the generosity of the following dog lovers: Promotion: Sidewalk Dog; Photos: Sarah Beth Photography; Graphic Design: D’Lee Dreyer. Prizes: Pampered Pooch Playground and Stunt Puppy.
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2010 Canines for Clean Water Summer Movie Series
Friday, June 25 – Scooby Doo
McRae Park, 906 47th St. E
Come early for Paws in the Park – An evening of dog-focused fun.
Scooby is up to his usual wacky adventures with the rest of the gang, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma. Of course they’re all toolin’ around town in everyone’s favorite vehicle – the Mystery Machine. Scooby and the gang find themselves on Spooky Island, a giant amusement park where they have to pull together and, of course, solve a mystery.
Thursday, July 15 – My Dog Skip
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, Main St. SE and 6th Ave. SE (east end of Stone Arch Bridge)
A shy boy grows up in 1940’s Mississippi with the help of his beloved dog, Skip.
Wednesday, July 21 – Hotel for Dogs
Luxton Park, 112 Williams Ave. SE
Based on the book, this story revolves around two orphaned teenagers who decide to turn an abandoned building into a safe haven for stray dogs.
Thursday, Aug. 19 – 101 Dalmatians
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, Main St. SE and 6th Ave. SE (east end of Stone Arch Bridge)
Come cheer on 99 puppies and boo the despicable Cruella DeVille in this classic tale.
Thursday, Aug. 26 – Hachi: A Dog’s Tale
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, Main St. SE and 6th Ave. SE (east end of Stone Arch Bridge)
Based on a true story from Japan, the film is about loyalty and the rare, invincible bonds that occasionally form almost instantaneously in the most unlikely places.
Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset.
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Did You Know?
There are more than 100,000 dogs that reside in the City of Lakes. In addition there are tens of thousands of dogs from outside the city that accompany their owners to enjoy the parks within Minneapolis. Dog owner decisions to pick up – or not pick up – after their pet, directly impacts the health (and beauty) of our water bodies.
In fact, dog waste has been declared a “nonpoint source of pollution” by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Believe it or not, this puts dog waste in the same category as oil and toxic chemicals!
Improperly disposed pet waste negatively impacts water quality in lakes, ponds, creeks and the river. Pet waste that decays in lakes depletes oxygen. The lack of oxygen combined with warm temperatures can result in fish kills. Nutrients in pet waste also encourage weed and algae growth further reducing water quality. Algae blooms are stinky and make the water green and ugly which results in fewer recreational users including swimmers, boaters, wind surfers and anglers.
Improperly disposed pet waste can also make water unsafe for swimming. Diseases and parasites that can be transmitted from pet waste to humans include cryptosporidium (causes diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and dehydration in humans), camplyobacteriosis (causes diarrhea in humans), and toxocariasis (roundworms in humans). While pet waste isn’t the biggest pollutant to our water bodies, it is one of many small sources that add up to a bigger problem. And dog owners can help tackle this bigger problem by picking up after their hound.
For more information contact MaryLynn Pulscher at 612-313-7784, e-mail dogs@minneapolisparks.org.
This program is made possible by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the City of Minneapolis.
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