Wow. That's great news. Thanks for looking into that Tony. Kimm
On 9/30/09 4:43 PM, "Anthony West" <[email protected]> wrote: > Kimm, > > I talked with UCD Executive Director Matt Bergheiser, who in turn > checked with his Director of Operations Dexter Bryant. Bryant told him > what Moon Site Mgmt. laid down on the park is a granular organic > fertilizer that contains no herbicides or pesticides. "We have always > been very clear with Moon that we don't want anything like that used in > the park," said Bergheiser. > > Why the signs, then? "We suspect it's a kind of historical accident," > Bergheiser said. They may be part of the Moon grounds crew's standard > toolkit. In general, having laid down material like this, groundskeepers > want it to rest undisturbed for a while and encourage the public not to > trample across it. After even a light rain like this morning's, it > should have settled enough, though. Bergheiser said no one should be > concerned about safety issues in contacting the material now, or in > disturbing its efficacy now. The job is done. > > "We apologize if these signs were misleading or scary," said Bergheiser, > "and we will work with the contractor to avoid this sort of mistake in > the future." > > -- Tony West > > > Kimm Tynan wrote: >>> I don't think it's nonsense, Tony. In this day and age, chemical >>> fertilizers and pesticides are pretty widely viewed as pretty backwards. >>> Given Mayor Nutter's emphasis on being green, I think the issue of what >>> chemicals are being pumped into Clark and other parks is an entirely valid >>> one for public discussion - not just for safety of kids and pets but for >>> broader ecological reasons. And there's no need to be defensive - I don't >>> think anyone is accusing Moon Site Management of being evil people. That >>> doesn't mean folks can't raise issues with specific things they do that >>> people might want changed. >>> >>> I think Glenn has a point. Does anyone care if there are dandelions in >>> Clark Park? We all want grass in our park, but is fertilizer really >>> necessary? If so could we find a greener alternative? Let's call Mike >>> McGrath (from the radio, not the neighborhood)! > > ---- > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
