Wetlands are not for dogs
April 6, 2010
By J.B. Wogan
In late March, the city’s Parks Department erected wood fencing, about six feet tall, to protect some of Beaver Lake Park’s wetlands.
Parks Director Jessi Richardson said dog owners were letting their dogs run off leash into the wetlands and park users had been calling to complain about it.
“That’s not exactly the best thing for the wetland,” she said, adding that it was unfortunate that the city had to put up a fence in the middle of a park.
Carol Chamberlin (not pictured) walks by the new wetland fencing at Beaver Lake Park. Chamberlin has two golden retrievers, Molly, 2, and Maddie, 11. Photo by J.B. Wogan
The cost of installing the fencing was $140 and the cost of the signs was $90.
Richardson said she hoped the fencing and new signage would be an effective deterrent against dogs and their owners.
Reporter J.B. Wogan can be reached at 392-6434, ext. 247, or jbwogan@isspress.com.
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Thank you to Jessi and the Parks Department for addressing this problem.
Dog owners need to be reminded that Beaver Lake Park (and all the other parks in our city!) are NOT off leash parks and you are expected to abide by the municipal code of our city when visiting the parks. That means keeping your dog or dogs on a leash when you are not in the Off Leash Area, and cleaning up after your dog.
The parks are for everyone’s enjoyment. Respecting the laws applicable in the park will demonstrate that respect as well as protect the sensitive areas that we all want to enjoy.
Thank You,
Frank Blau
Sammamish