Politics & Government

Should SHEEP Weed Silver Lake Reservoir Path?

The Silver Lake Neighborhood Council voted to explore that option Wednesday night at its monthly board meeting.

The motion originated in the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council's Green Committee.

It asked the SLNC to "investigate the use of sheep for maintaining the [Silver Lake Reservoir] path free weed free."

The council has been asked to help fund clean up efforts by LA Conservation Corp along the 2.2-mile path, which winds around the Silver Lake Reservoir.

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Members of the Green Committee thought animals--intially goats, then sheep-- might be another option to explore.

The path around the lake features a number of plants and also attracts weeds. 

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Funding a long-term solution to its maintenance is an issue.

According to the council agenda, sheep have been used in other settings for weed control.

Advocates say they are low cost, cute and eco-friendly--and "will give Silver Lake an even more unique personality."

Council member Paul Michael Neuman says, of course, public health as well as cost may factor into any final recommendation.

But a the motion pased Wednesday night would only require further investigation by the council.

We will keep you posted.

The Silver Lake Neighborhood Council meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Micheltorena Elementary School, 1511 Micheltorena Ave. in Silver Lake.


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