Battle Creek Hires Sheep For Lawn Maintenance
The City of Battle Creek, Michigan, has entered into a win/win situation with their lawn maintenance on six stormwater ponds, scattered across the ...
The City of Battle Creek, Michigan, has entered into a win/win situation with their lawn maintenance on six stormwater ponds, scattered across the city. Weed eradication will take place, the need for gas and oil will be eliminated, carbon emissions will be reduced, and the workers will fertilize the grounds as they work. This is due to the hiring of sheep, who will replace city groundskeepers. The stormwater ponds collect water that runs off paved and other hard surfaces during a storm. They provide a temporary place for stormwater, to help prevent flooding and some water quality treatment.