Report: Human waste becoming expensive problem along Russian River

Monday, September 23, 2019
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- The Russian River has a poop problem.

The Press Democrat reports the human waste problem is so bad, signs are going to be put up at Steelhead Beach, Geysers Road and several other locations.
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It tends to spike following weekends and at overnight camping locations.

It has cost Sonoma County about $60,000 to clean up after people who have relieved themselves.
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By the way, there is a county ordinance prohibiting public urination and defecation.
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