*[Enwl-eng] This algae kills dogs in a matter of minutes

[ENWL]

            There is a dangerous toxin in the Illinois River that can kill 
dogs in minutes. Demand swift action from the Illinois EPA!

                  Sign Now

                 Vladimir,

                  There is a silent killer lurking in the United States, 
hiding just below the surface of the Illinois River, and it's killing our 
furry friends. It's called microcystin, a toxin that is released by 
blue-green algae when it blooms in warm bodies of water. What this poisonous 
substance does to dogs is just heartbreaking. Take, for example, the story 
of sweet Abby, Izzy, and Harpo, two little terriers and a poodle mix in 
Wilmington, North Carolina. Their loving owners thought that taking them to 
play in a pond would be a treat for the sweet pups. But 15 minutes after 
swimming and playing in the water, which was tainted with blue-green algae, 
all three dogs suffered from violent seizures and tragically passed away. 
Since then, their owners have committed their lives to spotting these algae 
blooms, erecting warning signs, and educating other dog owners. But doesn't 
that sound like a job for an environmental agency?

                  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has 
done nothing to warn the public of the presence of microcystin in the 
Illinois River, beyond one quiet press release on their low-traffic 
government website. Who checks a government website before taking their dogs 
swimming? The Illinois EPA must enact a more comprehensive and accessible 
plan, including mapping where these algae blooms are located, constructing 
signs and fencing to keep people and pets away from it, and widely releasing 
life-saving information. Sign the petition to demand that the Illinois EPA 
create an extensive, understandable, and effective plan to protect people 
and their pets from this poison in the Illinois River!

                  Thank you,

                         Lauren W.
                        The Care2 Petitions Team



                  P.S. The Illinois EPA is withholding important information 
about keeping dogs safe this summer. Sign the petition today.








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From: Lauren W., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2020 7:05 PM
Subject: This algae kills dogs in a matter of minutes



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