Goats keep weeds under control at Boulder Reservoir

28 July 2010, 5:35 pm

When it comes to killing weeds, Boulder's methods might seem a bit unconventional. Rather than using chemicals to take out diffuse knapweed and three types of thisles along the dams at Boulder Reservoir, the city instead has brought in 300 goats that are happy to munch on the pesky plants.... Read More »

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