Canada geese and lake pollution

We have a problem with a growing population of Canada geese in our small subdivsion lake. Homeowners have been asked by the lake owners to stop feeding the geese because of the they are polluting the lake and making a mess on streets and lawns. One homeowner continues to ignore the wishes of the others who are concerned that these resident geese are heading into another breeding season fat and happy with their lot. Has anyone had to deal with this fowl problem?

Hi Mike,

That's very interesting! I live in AZ in a community that has a lot of lakes. The Canada geese seem to be here year round also; interesting that they don't mind the hot summers!! I haven't heard that they've posed any problems.

I used to live in Fairfax CO -- Herndon area. Where is your residence located? We loved it up there!

Mary
AZ

Sounds like they were taken to Virgina and Georgia!

Mary - We're in Centreville, but would love to move out of here. I't not the same since you were here. Too many Geese, Too much Goose poop on the Golf courses and lakes, Too many shootings (Ffx County Police shooter and Va Tech Shooter lived here and they literally live right around the corner from each other), Too my people, Too many Cars, Too many housing foreclosures, too much traffic and too much road rage.

Once thing that I didn't realize is that you need a federal permit if you're going to addle the eggs. See more info on the following link.

Although the coyotes are making a comeback here, there are no natural predators. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/environmental/geese.htm

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Environmental
Geese trample and denude the vegetation along the shoreline of a pond and adjacent grassy areas and inhibit new growth. Bare spots lead to erosion of the soil and sedimentation of ponds and streams. Stormwater runoff carries with it the nutrient-rich droppings which causes algae growth and has adverse effects on natural vegetation and aquatic life. Droppings in heavy concentrations over-fertilize the lawns. Geese drive away or kill other natural inhabitants of ponds such as smaller waterfowl.

Nuisance
Geese often interfere with traffic. Feather litter can be aesthetically unpleasant. Goose droppings not only block walkways and park benches, but are often tracked into homes and offices and come in contact with children's toys.
During nesting season geese can become more aggressive toward people who inadvertently approach a nest site.