Dossier
Madison, Ala.
Coverage of Madison, Ala. in the Nexus archive.
- USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
The USDA killed 550 geese at an Alabama neighborhood's request to address overpopulation, which had reached five times the safe threshold. The Heritage Plantation HOA cited health concerns and prior deaths from avian flu, while facing death threats and protests over the cull.
- USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
The USDA killed 550 geese at the request of Alabama's Heritage Plantation HOA due to overpopulation exceeding safe thresholds. The cull followed prior nonlethal efforts and health concerns linked to avian flu, with threats against HOA members and USDA agents prompting security measures.