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01-29-2003, 10:26 PM
01/22/03
NE GPC
GAME AND PARKS INVESTIGATING WATERFOWL DIE-OFF AT SCOTTSBLUFF
Scottsbluff, Nebr. - A waterfowl die-off at the Western Sugar factory ponds in Scottsbluff has killed an estimated 225 waterfowl as of Wednesday morning, according to Gary Schlichtemeier, district wildlife manager at the Game and Parks Commission's district office in Alliance.
"We were notified of the die-off Tuesday afternoon," Schlichtemeier said, "and the Game and Parks Commission is currently recovering waterfowl at the pond located south of the factory at the eastern edge of Scottsbluff. Dr. Steve Kerr, DVM, is assisting in identifying the cause of the die-off and we've received good cooperation from the Western Sugar Cooperative. At this point, it is important to learn the cause and take the appropriate actions as soon as possible."
The Commission is placing sound-producing propane cannons at the pond to discourage additional waterfowl from using the pond.
According to Schlichtemeier, the die-off involves primarily mallards, green-winged teal, golden eye and merganzers.
The Game and Parks Commission's wildlife, parks and law enforcement divisions are involved in the waterfowl clean-up, and the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service have been contacted.
For additional information, contact the district office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, east highway 2, Alliance, NE 69301 (308) 763-22940.
NE GPC
GAME AND PARKS INVESTIGATING WATERFOWL DIE-OFF AT SCOTTSBLUFF
Scottsbluff, Nebr. - A waterfowl die-off at the Western Sugar factory ponds in Scottsbluff has killed an estimated 225 waterfowl as of Wednesday morning, according to Gary Schlichtemeier, district wildlife manager at the Game and Parks Commission's district office in Alliance.
"We were notified of the die-off Tuesday afternoon," Schlichtemeier said, "and the Game and Parks Commission is currently recovering waterfowl at the pond located south of the factory at the eastern edge of Scottsbluff. Dr. Steve Kerr, DVM, is assisting in identifying the cause of the die-off and we've received good cooperation from the Western Sugar Cooperative. At this point, it is important to learn the cause and take the appropriate actions as soon as possible."
The Commission is placing sound-producing propane cannons at the pond to discourage additional waterfowl from using the pond.
According to Schlichtemeier, the die-off involves primarily mallards, green-winged teal, golden eye and merganzers.
The Game and Parks Commission's wildlife, parks and law enforcement divisions are involved in the waterfowl clean-up, and the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service have been contacted.
For additional information, contact the district office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, east highway 2, Alliance, NE 69301 (308) 763-22940.