The Chicago Bird Alliance is hosting a webinar on the Rat Contraceptive Pilot Program on Wednesday, July 30th from 6-7 pm Central. Project leaders will be on hand to answer questions, and to describe the dangers of rat poison and the alternative of contraceptives to control the rat population. The public is invited to learn more. The pilot study will cover 4 blocks in Lincoln Park, the neighborhood where the owl family died last year.
Judy Pollock, Chicago Bird Alliance - welcome; general purpose of study
Gloria Pittman, Chicago Streets/Sanitation - discuss typical approach and interest in alternatives
Timmy Knudsen, Alderman - discuss issues in Ward
Maureen Murray, Lincoln Park Zoo - introduce study and provide background
Loretta Mayer, Wisdom Good Works - discuss product and previous projects