How Canada Geese and Their Poop Became an Urban Wildlife Management Challenge The resurgence of Canada goose populations in urban areas has become a contentious issue, pitting homeowners against wildlife managers and raising questions about the unintended consequences of conservation efforts.
As a wildlife biologist who was part of the reintroduction program in the 1960s, I recall the excitement of watching these magnificent birds thrive again after their numbers had dwindled due to overhunting.
However, as urban areas expanded and geese adapted to their new surroundings, it became clear that this success story had a darker side.