Goose Management Program

Goose Control Measures applied to public municipal parks, beaches, and other spaces in Lagoon City and Atherley are funded by general taxpayers.

The goose control measures for Lagoon City's private beaches, parks, and lands abutting roads and footbridges are funded by those who are apportioned to the Lagoon City Levy, as defined by Bylaw 2023.33, with the yearly rate outlined by Bylaw 2023.35. This system ensures a fair distribution of the funding burden. 

Private landowners may contract the services of Wildlife Management Group Inc. or another municipal wildlife control expert to assess their land and obtain their own Damage or Danger Permit.

Please submit your questions at the Township of Ramara’s online Report A Concern from where you can select Goose Management Program Inquiry.

The Township of Ramara has contracted the services of the Wildlife Management Group Inc.

Phone: 1-888-557-5855

Canadian Geese are a public resource, protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA), 1994, which protects and conserves migratory birds, including Canadian and Cackling geese. The Act prohibits people from harming protected birds except under specified conditions and harming includes the removal of nests and eggs. Private landowners may contract the services of Wildlife Management Group or another municipal wildlife control expert to assess their land and obtain their own Damage or Danger Permit.

In Ramara, feeding wildlife is prohibited under the  Feeding of Wildlife Bylaw.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry recommends not feeding wild animals, including birds. Animals can become dependent on artificial food sources that are unhealthy for wildlife. Feeding wildlife can attract 'unwanted' animals to your property and become a nuisance to your home and neighbours.

The Township of Ramara’s Bylaw 2020.63 prohibits the placing, dumping, or disposing of any material that may injure or foul any canal or waterway owned by the Township, including feces. Dumping of waste can be reported by accessing the Township of Ramara’s Report A Concern.

When canine services are used as a control measure, these animals are trained to perform their duties while remaining leashed. The visual presence of dogs dissuades geese from situating, so there is no chasing or harming of geese.

As geese are moved away from their favourite food and shelter sources, they're expected to look for new areas to take up residency. As the program continues, the expectation is there will be fewer resident geese searching for an area to call home.