Wildlife Services euthanizes 120 Canada Geese after Cordova subdivision complaints
A family of Canadian Geese walk along the shoreline of Wapanocca Wildlife Preserve on May 2, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The USDA euthanized 120 Canada geese at Riverwood Farms, in response to the homeowners association saying it was necessary for the protection of the community, but critics say it’s an inhumane, temporary solution to a problem that requires habitat modification.
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Cordova Wildlife Services USDA Canada geese Riverwood FarmsKeely Brewer
Keely Brewer is a Report for America corps member covering environmental impacts on communities of color in Memphis. She is working in partnership with the Ag & Water Desk, a sustainable reporting network aimed at telling water and agriculture stories across the Mississippi River Basin.
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