Geese numbers reduced at Castlegar ponds, but algae problems continue

Geese numbers reduced at Castlegar ponds, but algae problems continue

Even though goose reduction measures have been working at the Millennium Park Ponds, algae blooms remain a problem. Earlier this year, council approved a staff plan to close one pond and increase water testing of the ponds and the source groundwater well in order to better understand what is causing ongoing algae blooms in the ponds. In addition geese reduction measures were re-instituted. Castlegar city staff gave a mid-season update on pond op…