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Councilman Hansen proposes goat grazing to clear creek channels, reduce flood and fire risk
Summary
Councilman Hansen described a three‑month trial using roughly 150–300 goats to clear vegetation along Kilpeker Creek in an effort to lower downtown Rock Springs’ flood and fire risk; the city will study results and is pursuing grants while balancing other budget priorities.
Councilman Hansen, a member of the Rock Springs City Council, outlined a three‑month pilot using goats to clear vegetation from creek channels that he said contribute to downtown flooding and increased fire risk.
"They're going to use approximately 150 to 300 goats," Hansen said, describing the pilot along Springs Drive and Kilpeker Creek from Interstate 80 to the area behind Rock Springs Honda Toyota, roughly a mile and a half in length. The contractor-run project is planned for April through June, and fenced study areas will be monitored to provide data on effectiveness.
Hansen framed the goat grazing as a lower‑cost, lower‑impact alternative to heavy…
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