Here's a problem begging for a solution:

Ocean Shores sewage treatment pond has too many Canada Geese pooping in the
water. The city's solution has been to string fishing line in a grid over
the water. I walked past today: a big bird was floating on the surface,
caught in the fishing line; Western Gull, Common Loon couldn't tell - it was
belly-up. The place now is a death trap for all birds - which as many
Tweeters readers know is a prime stopping point for water fowl and
shorbirds; many red-necked phalarope were on the pond today, with a few Wigeon.

What to do to solve Ocean Shores' problem? State Fish and Wildlife had
approved the fishing line solution according to OS Public Works office. I'd
like to get this resolved quickly (for the birds) without being adversarial.
Ideas for a quick solution would be appreciated. You can direct them to me,
I'll pass them along.

Thanks.

David Beatty
Grays Harbor Audubon
DJ Beatty