Therefore Be it resolved that Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) lobby the provincial government to adopt a proactive policy that deals with effective highway management measures for the containment of roaming moose that would otherwise impact the safety of the driving public; Be it Further Resolved that MNL encourage the provincial government to work with stakeholders such as Save Our People Action Committee (SOPAC) to develop a viable strategic management plan, which includes such measures as perimeter fencing, brush cutting, relocating or removing nuisance animals through tranquilizing or targeted licensing; Be it Further Resolved that the MNL advocate for government to establish a strategic investment to implement an appropriate highway safety program related to animal management measures, establish a public moose reporting hotline and engage in research and development with a view to seeking more efficient long term solutions to the moose roaming problem on our highways in NL.
