An increasing goose population within cities and suburban areas is raising concerns about the effects of their poop entering waterways. Goose poop contains high levels of phosphorus and nitrogen, which in large quantities cause eutrophication, or the growth of algal blooms in water bodies. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
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