What is being done to control the goose population around the lake?
Reducing the goose population around the lake is one of the priorities of the Lake Forest Drainage & Lake Committee. The most important steps residents can take is to NOT feed the geese. Secondly, residents whose property goes down to the lake need to reduce the area of sod or grass bordering the lake. A fifteen to twenty-five foot buffer zone of taller, native, water-loving grasses, wildflowers, or shrubs will form a barrier between the lake and your lawn and provide a habitat for predators to hide, discouraging the geese. Other methods such as scaring or harassing the geese, or disturbing their nesting areas can also be deployed, so flashy mylar tape, radio controlled boats and airplanes, can deter the geese. Please keep in mind that actively dealing with nesting requires training and certification by MDEQ, but may be used in the future.
