Tag: Goose

Goose poop blamed for excessive bacteria at Iowa’s Storm Lake beach

(Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch) The water at a Storm Lake beach this week had about 50 times the amount of bacteria that triggers a swim warning from the state, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The cause? Geese feces, said Kim Woltman, the city’s public services program manager. “We do have a heavy […]

How did Prairie Meadows go from a turkey to Polk County’s golden goose?

Just curious: This occasional feature in the Des Moines Register aims to answer your questions about Iowa. Is there some place, event, lore, history or cultural quirk you’re just curious about? Email your question to the Des Moines Register’s Bill Steiden at wsteiden@registermedia.com. As another season of live racing kicks off this month at Prairie Meadows in […]

Clarkson researchers awarded grant to study milfoil at Goose Bay, Norwood Lake

May 3—POTSDAM — The state Department of Environmental Conservation has awarded Clarkson University researchers a three-year $69,904 grant to work on the “Milfoil Monitoring and Control Project.” The main goal of the project will be to monitor two invasive aquatic watermilfoil species in upstate New York. The research team will study Eurasian watermilfoil in Goose […]

8 Coats to Buy at Canada Goose Right Now

Although we have about a month and some change of winter left, there’s still time to find and wear cozy outerwear to keep you warm. Whether you prefer stylish options or more functional variations, there are unlimited options available to suit your fancy. Canada Goose, the luxury outerwear, shoes and accessories brand known for its […]