Goats To Return To Chartiers Creek

After a successful first tour of duty in April, goats from Allegheny Goatscape will return to Chartiers Creek in Canonsburg. “Goatscaping” will occur in the same place as the last time, the Adams Avenue and Four Coins Drive sides of the creek.  Cleanup efforts are due to the vegetation around it that could leave the borough liable for damages if a serious flood hits, as told by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.  The goats can safely reach areas that humans can’t in the creek. The goal of using the goats is to improve Canonsburg’s score with the USACE and meet the Department of Environmental Protection’s regulations.  Canonsburg Borough President Eric Chandler spoke highly of the work of the animals landscaping and says their return is for unfinished business with some trees around the creek.  “Our plan was to come behind them and cut the trees down,” said Chandler. “Once the goats come in, we’ll have a group that will come in and cut the trees down.”  After the goats complete their landscaping, a tour of the area will be scheduled with the USACE to show their improvements.