Highland City Council ends lethal roundups of abandoned domestic ducks at Highland Glen Pond, Utah
Written by John Di Leonardo
May 03, 2022
In the words of Adison Smith, co-founder of Utah animal protection organization Wasatch Wanderers:
For months after I found out that Highland Park District was going to kill dozens of domestic ducks abandoned at Highland Glen Park, I was frustrated and spinning my wheels.
However, after coaching from John, I launched a campaign that immediately garnered press attention and a meeting with the City Council. Not only did the mayor agree to cancel plans to kill the ducks, but he agreed to erect educational signage to prevent future dumpings and to work with my organization to ensure ducks would never be killed in Highland City again.
Humane Long Island’s Duck Defenders Project awarded Highland City a “Feathered Friend” award for its humane decision, which was presented by Adison at Highland City Hall.