Red, white and blue? Try gray and gooey
Early Monday, don’t be surprised if you hear what sounds like gunshots in the area of Lake Clementia. The Rancho Murieta Association will be setting off propane blasters to frighten the Canada geese that have taken up residence there, befouling the beach, grass and sidewalks -- the site of July 4 fun. Sunday morning found more than 100 geese on the beach and grass, and they weren’t terribly afraid of humans. Droppings were everywhere, as seen below. RMA plans a range of approaches to dislodge the geese, as outlined in an announcement earlier Sunday. On Saturday, a neighbor posted a Forums thank-you to a friend who saved an 8-year-old’s birthday party from goose poop.
From the archives:
- Video: Country Club hires four-legged help to control geese (Dec. 19, 2008)
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You saw the Bee's story about the situation today?
Rancho Murieta deals with geese problem
As Rancho Murieta prepares to deal with the increase in population that typically accompanies its Fourth of July festivities, residents found themselves with some unwelcome guests – the Canada geese that have settled on the shores of Lake Clementia.
As many as 200 geese have been spotted in the area of the community beach and safe swimming area, according to RanchoMurieta.com. Each goose produces about 1.5 pounds of droppings per day.
"It creates both a blemish on the area's beauty and a potential health problem," the website says.
Rancho Murieta Association's maintenance department is attempting to rid the area of geese before Independence Day.
Well, we made the news on Channel 40 at 5:00 today!!!!!!
Thank you Rod and crew for all your efforts to clean up the mess....
Happy 4th to all
Jay and I were at the lake chatting with Nick and he asked me if I wanted to be interviewed by Channel 40 News....that I would be famous... I said...maybe infamous....so declined!!
From RM.com's Facebook page:
Robin Albee-Kesich Red, white and Poo !! Sooo looking forward to the clean up of Goose Poop Beach on Lake "Dementia". (Parrotheads came up with that name last night !!)
Shelley Pisani Wright Why not bring back the dogs, they did a great job on the golf course.