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Geese Problem

Geese Problem. Presentation to Warren City Council by. Geese Bother Neighbors. Loud Aggressive Safety hazard near road Public health concern Droppings everywhere Nesting area is too close to public water supply. Listen!. Causes. Geese Stay Cut barrier weeds around pond

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Geese Problem

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  1. Geese Problem Presentation to Warren City Council by

  2. Geese Bother Neighbors • Loud • Aggressive • Safety hazard near road • Public health concern • Droppings everywhere • Nesting area is too close to public water supply Macon Road Neighborhood Association

  3. Listen! Macon Road Neighborhood Association

  4. Causes • Geese Stay • Cut barrier weeds around pond • Native shrubs cut down • Hunting illegal • People feed Macon Road Neighborhood Association

  5. Possible Solutions • Shoreline barriers • Geese like to have an escape route when threatened • They don’t like to have to constantly fly over barriers • Use fencing, thick shrubs, etc. • Fines for anyone caught feeding geese • Let grass around pond grow longer • Geese don’t like walking through tall grass • They like to eat younger (i.e., shorter) grass Macon Road Neighborhood Association

  6. West Bend River: Alternative Nesting Site • Away from traffic, homes, and the public water supply • Safer for goslings • Sounder Island and Jackman Point have marshy areas perfect for nesting Macon Road Neighborhood Association

  7. Summary • Current situation • Unhealthy for homeowners • Unhealthy for geese • All help would be appreciated • Presented by Macon Road Neighborhood Association Macon Road Neighborhood Association

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