another stupid "solution" for the geese

can't tell if this is trying to be funny or not.

but turning our parks' geese into foie gras isn't going to prevent any freak goose-plane accidents.  it will just kill a bunch of geese and be about as effective as the original plan (read: not effective).

looks like someone agrees.  "it's a great plan if you're a moron."

will madison's geese ever be safe?

two more park's commission meetings will discuss the fate of madison's tarred and feathered friends.  first, it was the threat to planes.  then, the overpopulation.  wonder what the excuse will be this time? 

all we know is that they are certainly nowhere near as dangerous as bees have been this week.

goose movement gains steam

the city of madison is still planning to kill 80-100 geese in warner park, but not without some vocal opposition  from residents.

now alderperson satya rhodes-conway has stepped up to the cause. she sent a letter (pdf file) to the parks commission, imploring them to reconsider their rash decision - this time, with input from the community:

"it is clear to me that our constituents, the people I represent on the City Council and that you represent on the Board of Parks Commissioners, are angry and upset, both about your decision and the manner in which it was made. I feel you owe it to the public to reopen the discussion in a public forum."

what's good for the city of madison

is not good for the gander in this case. park officials recently decided to kill 80-100 geese in warner park in an effort to prevent a miracle on the hudson situation at the airport.

the "dispatching" of the resident geese is scheduled to happen this summer when the birds are molting and flightless. check out the official info here (pdf file).

opponents call the decision rash, claiming the parks department is mismanaging the issue. some say that the department needs to find creative solutions to deal with the threat of bird strikes.

killing animals is never a solution. whether feline or fowl, we believe in building a no kill community. if you agree, add your name to the petition or contact your local representatives to tell them how you feel.