Controlling Greenwich's Goose Population

*Editor's note: This story first published March 12. Here it is again, in case you missed it.

GREENWICH, CT - The Greenwich Conservation Commission will conduct a training program for area officials, residents, and land managers as part of a regional effort to coordinate Canada goose management on both public and private properties.

Participants in the training program will learn the basics of egg oiling from Greenwich Conservation Director Denise Savageau, including how to locate nests, how to oil the eggs, safely interact with geese, and when to conduct the program using the GeesePeace program. US Fish and Wildlife Service regulations and reporting forms also will be discussed. The Humane Society has approved the protocol used in this program.

The session will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 30 in the Cone Room of Greenwich Town Hall.

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Landowners, neighborhood association members, groundskeepers, golf course superintendents, and town staff who annually have goslings in their water resources are encouraged to attend the free program.

Pre-registration is required and may be made by calling 203-622-6461.

For more information, contact Savageau at 203-622-6461 or [email protected].

Photo Credit: Lori Iverson / USFWS via Flickr.com.