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DEC: Dead Geese at Georgica Buried at Proper 3-Foot Depth
- Georgica Pond cleanup buried about 700 dead geese at a three-foot depth on the beach, prompting online backlash.
- DEC confirmed the three-foot burial depth complied with state guidelines and that deeper burial occurred later at an offsite location.
- The DEC said burial is acceptable if located properly and deeper than initial notes circulated online.
- The Town Trustees said the disposal aimed to protect public health and the environment during a bird flu outbreak.
- DEC noted the burial occurred outside tidal wetlands to minimize environmental risk.
- DEC indicated final burial depths were deeper than initial online postings and sand was added over the area.
- The cleanup progressed with an offsite disposal location arranged after initial on-beach burial.
- Town officials and DEC coordinated in response to bird flu reports amid a harsh winter and early spring.
- Georgica Pond’s bird-flu outbreak led to a broad response as authorities tracked totals of dead birds.
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