GeesePeace Supporting its Partners:

Applying for the US Fish and Wildlife permit: GeesePeace has automated the permit application process, so that permits can be created on-line. GeesePeace will also assist in the preparation of the permit.

Record keeping: The U.S. Fish and wildlife Service requires that records be kept on the numbers of eggs addle. GeesePeace is creating an on-line system where program participants can report their activities over the Internet. GeesePeace will prepare or assist in the preparation of the necessary reports for the U.S Fish and wildlife Service.

Geo-coding: GeesePeace is establishing a system to geo-code the location of nest sites. This means that jurisdictions participating in the GeesePeace program will have a robust data set that may be used by planners and site developers to identify site characteristics that encourage/support nesting so that future development projects can be planned to avoid creation of unwanted habitats and to assist in locating nest sites

Training: GeesePeace will setup, coordinate and assisting in carrying out a training program for staff that are responsible for maintaining grounds on parks and public/private property. GeesePeace will also train volunteers interested in assisting community associations, office parks, recreational facilities and industrial areas locate nest and oil eggs. The training includes wildlife interaction and personal safety, record keeping, laws and regulations, and humane methods of egg oiling. GeesePeace has set-up an online training registration system to simplify management of the training program.

Program monitoring: GeesePeace will issue identification cards to volunteers and other supporting documentation to identify individuals as being authorized to carryout egg oiling in the jurisdiction. This identification supplements other official identification carried by the individual.

Obtaining Consent to oil eggs on private property: GeesePeace has created an on-line system so that private property owners and associations can register and provide consent for GeesePeace volunteers to enter their property to oil eggs. Volunteers will always carry a copy of the signed consent agreement, the US Fish and Wildlife Service permit and their GeesePeace identification when entering private property.

Program coordination: GeesePeace will assist in program coordination through an automated, web based system of assigning volunteers to projects. As nesting sites are identified, the system coordinate volunteer assignments to areas that have provided consent to oil eggs.

Public Information: GeesePeace has created innovative signage systems and handout materials to inform the public why they should not feed Canada geese. GeesePeace will also assist in creating public information materials.

Coordination with Animal Protection and Humane Organization: Major national wildlife protection and humane organization have endorsed the GeesePeace program. These include: The Humane Society of the United States, the Fund for Animals, PETA, and the Doris Day Animal League. In instances where a jurisdiction needs assistance concerning individuals who feed wildlife or object to oiling eggs on their property because of humane considerations, GeesePeace will work with the appropriate animal protection of humane organization to explain to the individual that the GeesePeace program is humane and should be supported by anyone who has an interest in the welfare for wildlife.

Coordination with State Agencies: GeesePeace will work with the state wildlife agencies to assure that GeesePeace program activities are coordinated with other efforts of these State Agencies. This will include providing them with nesting information and assisting with any of their research projects that relate to the GeesePeace program

Site Aversion: GeesePeace will assist each jurisdiction in establishing a site aversion program for resident Canada geese. The site aversion strategies will be customized for each location to fit the level of tolerance for geese, site usage, public interaction and physical/geographic conditions of the site.

Resource Center: GeesePeace is in the process of creating a resource center for Canada geese conflict resolution. This center will maintain information on the latest advances in Canada geese site aversion practices (landscaping, harassment/flushing, laws and regulations, training materials, innovative signage systems). The center will create a resource “cooperative” to provide a low cost way for communities to work together in sharing resources (landscape plans, border collies, harassment devices, etc).