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WHEREAS Canadian Geese are a general nuisance, polluting lawns, streets and lakes with their droppings, and
WHEREAS Canadian Geese are aggressive towards children, pets and adults alike, and
WHEREAS increases in the geese population is a direct result of feeding wildlife, which decreases their natural fear of people and creates an association of food with people, and
WHEREAS one Canada goose can yearly add ½ pound of phosphorous and more than a pound of nitrogen to a waterway, their droppings being nothing more than raw sewerage, and
WHEREAS excessive droppings can lead to an increase in plant growth which leads to reduced oxygen levels in the water, and
WHEREAS feeding Canadian geese is unlawful in Emmaus Borough (Berks County) where an ordinance was passed in the interest of the public’s health with violators facing fines of $100 to $300 for each offense, and
WHEREAS Shippensburg borough passed an ordinance to prohibit the feeding of waterfowl with the penalty ranging from $30 to $300
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Shrewsbury Township supervisors pass an ordnance in the interest of public health stating that the feeding of Canadian geese in a residential township areas is hereby unlawful, with fines starting from $30 to $300 per violation and/or community service, effective immediately.
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July 9, 2016
I have been hearing from so many of you about the state of our local parks and it is clear this is a problem that affects us all. I am currently reaching out to the supervisors to see if we can get this on the agenda for a public discussion. Thank you for helping me bring attention to this when I never thought anyone else would notice.
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These birds are filthy defecating machines. They can defecate every 8 minutes when feeding. Filthy lawns, streets, pets and shoes.
Am signing because the geese come into the yard to forage as well as if fed. Makes for a very unhealthy situation -especially when children play in that area. Also am in complete agreement with Tom.
Send them back to Canada!
For all of those reason, I support this.
The geese have become a nuisance and a health hazzard. We do them and ourselves a disservice by encouraging them to stay. BD - Shrewsbury Townshp resident
Their population is out of control. Their numbers need to be reduced now!!!
Tom - thanks for your concern and leadership regarding this issue. I signed this petition because of the important health issues.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
WHEREAS Canadian Geese are a general nuisance, polluting lawns, streets and lakes with their droppings, and
WHEREAS Canadian Geese are aggressive towards children, pets and adults alike, and
WHEREAS increases in the geese population is a direct result of feeding wildlife, which decreases their natural fear of people and creates an association of food with people, and
WHEREAS one Canada goose can yearly add ½ pound of phosphorous and more than a pound of nitrogen to a waterway, their droppings being nothing more than raw sewerage, and
WHEREAS excessive droppings can lead to an increase in plant growth which leads to reduced oxygen levels in the water, and
WHEREAS feeding Canadian geese is unlawful in Emmaus Borough (Berks County) where an ordinance was passed in the interest of the public’s health with violators facing fines of $100 to $300 for each offense, and
WHEREAS Shippensburg borough passed an ordinance to prohibit the feeding of waterfowl with the penalty ranging from $30 to $300
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Shrewsbury Township supervisors pass an ordnance in the interest of public health stating that the feeding of Canadian geese in a residential township areas is hereby unlawful, with fines starting from $30 to $300 per violation and/or community service, effective immediately.
Updates
July 9, 2016
I have been hearing from so many of you about the state of our local parks and it is clear this is a problem that affects us all. I am currently reaching out to the supervisors to see if we can get this on the agenda for a public discussion. Thank you for helping me bring attention to this when I never thought anyone else would notice.
11 Comments
I hesitate to tell the kids to "go ride your bikes" Can we do anything else to minimize them?
These birds are filthy defecating machines. They can defecate every 8 minutes when feeding. Filthy lawns, streets, pets and shoes.
Am signing because the geese come into the yard to forage as well as if fed. Makes for a very unhealthy situation -especially when children play in that area. Also am in complete agreement with Tom.
Send them back to Canada!
For all of those reason, I support this.
The geese have become a nuisance and a health hazzard. We do them and ourselves a disservice by encouraging them to stay. BD - Shrewsbury Townshp resident
Their population is out of control. Their numbers need to be reduced now!!!
Tom - thanks for your concern and leadership regarding this issue. I signed this petition because of the important health issues.
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I hesitate to tell the kids to "go ride your bikes" Can we do anything else to minimize them?