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Goats to munch privet at White Rock Lake through the weekend

By Avery Oliver
Feb 26 2026
Goats graze at White Rock Lake.

The city of Dallas brought in about 300 goats during February to help control privet at White Rock Lake. Photo by Chris Morris.

sof the goats at White Rock and other places in Dallas, have made a positive impact on the fight against invasive species and visibility in specific areas. 

“[Goats are] the nice cute and fluffy tool that’s out there.” 

HOW TO SEE THE GOATS

The goats will be at White Rock Lake through Sunday, March 1. Johnson said that on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. they will be hosting a Privet Removal Party at the Bath House Cultural Center as a follow up treatment. 
 

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