It’s warmer. Snow is melting. Those of us with dogs know the unsightly and smelly items previously hidden by snow have now been uncovered.
Rain and snow melt wash pet waste off lawns, into stormdrains and then directly to lakes, rivers or ponds.
Pet waste contains A LOT of bacteria and parasites, plus it adds nutrients to the water, reducing oxygen available and leading to more algae.
So pick up that pet waste!