East Shore District Health Department

08/04/2026

07/31/2026

Ever wondered what Save the Sound does?

Watch to learn how they’re helping protect our waterways, wildlife, and communities. Clean water starts with us!

Save this post to remember, and follow along as we share simple ways our community can protect local waters, one dog p**p bag at a time.

Visit our website to learn more about our water quality projects www.esdhd.org

07/28/2026

07/27/2026

Did you know your yard can either attract ticks...or help keep them away?

A few simple landscaping habits can reduce tick habitat around your home:
✂️ Keep grass mowed
🌞 Stack firewood in sunny areas
🐦 Move bird feeders away from the house
🪵 Reduce leaf litter and ground cover
🛝 Place play and seating areas away from wooded or shady edges

Whether you're gardening, grilling, or just enjoying time outside, small changes can help lower your risk of tick bites.

Learn more about how to prevent tick bites: https://ow.ly/EyKt50ZhKrG

07/27/2026

07/24/2026

Effective July 24, 2026, all public beaches have been reopened for swimming. Shellfish beds remain closed.

Learn more about our beach and bathing water program by visiting our website https://esdhd.org/beach-water-bathing/

07/23/2026

WOW, that's a lot of p**p! Did you know that dog waste can carry millions of bacteria that can wash into our rivers, lakes, and beaches?

Pet waste isn’t just unpleasant to step in, it's a source of water pollution that can impact public health, water quality, and our community.

The good news? Picking up after your dog is one of the easiest ways to help!

Save this post to remember, share it with a fellow dog owner, and let's help keep our waters clean!

Follow along as we share simple ways our community can protect local waters, one dog p**p bag at a time.

Visit our website to learn more about our water quality projects www.esdhd.org