News September 2008 

Shoreline nuisance bird program

Why: To reduce the number of American coots and Canada geese that congregate and damage the golf course during the winter, and reduce the number of Canada geese that nest during the spring, the City of Mountain View will implement a nuisance bird abatement program

What: The City of Mountain View will remove water from three hazard ponds (between holes #11 and 12, near holes #17 and #10), will begin treatment of turf on greens and fairways with a biodegradable bird deterrent in areas of high bird density, will continue active management of roosting coots and geese using motorized boats and herding dogs, will install fencing between hazard ponds and adjacent turf to make it more difficult for birds to move between roosting and foraging areas. Additionally, the City of Mountain View will continue the process of goose population stabilization on a regional basis beginning in spring 2009.

When: Beginning in early October 2008, the golf course will begin lowering the ponds by using the water to irrigate the golf course. Pond lowering will take approximately two weeks. Ponds may remain at low levels through February 2009.

Green aerification

Green aerification will take place September 30 and October 1. The front nine will be done Tuesday and the back nine on Wednesday.

Twilight time change

Twilight changes on 10/1 to 2pm and Super Twilight starts at 4pm.

Bridge repairs

The bridge over the lake to the first tee will be worked on Friday, October 3 and golfers will need to be detoured to the first tee. The bridge at hole number 4 will be installed the first week of November