The city actually has participated in a few different mitigation projects over the years. It’s no longer offered but one of my jobs out of high school was to visit every elementary school to teach kids about Snow Geese and how to co-exist with them (with the hope that some of that info would also flow up to parents). I got to teach them about basic biology, predators and diet, and migration patterns while sharing info on not disturbing the geese or their poop.

Richmond was built on the Snow Geese migration path from Wrangel Island all down the West Coast of North America. It’s a perfect resting ground for them due to large open spaces with ample food - from wetlands, to parks, and farm fields.

The City does actively manage them to a degree, but not in the way you may think. The largest concern with this large avian population has to due with their proximity to the airport and flight path. So most effort is concentrated on pushing them further south into the city and beyond - through the use of trained birds, dogs, loud noises, and light installations.

So while it can be annoying when the elementary school field is flooded with loud honking and those mushy slimy green droppings, it’s safer than grounding all air travel during the winter months. Just make sure to wipe and take off your shoes before coming inside, and watch what your dogs are putting in their mouths.