Canada Geese were once considered iconic symbols for millions of Canadians, but that image has deteriorated over the years as the birds increasingly damage crops, lawns, golf courses, and green spaces across the Okanagan Valley and beyond.

Kate Hagmeier, coordinator of the Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program, has spent years addressing the problems caused by these birds in the region. She discussed the issue and ongoing mitigation efforts during a presentation to Summerland council Wednesday.

“I think what’s important with goose management is to talk about the origins of the issue,” she said. “The problem began with well-intentioned conservation programs that introduced geese to the Valley and other parts of B.C. These geese didn’t learn to migrate. We’re not dealing with a natural

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