City of Dallas Uses Goats to Remove Invasive Privet at White Rock Lake

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2026

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Andrea Hawkins | 817-994-2498 | Andrea.Hawkins@Dallas.gov 

 

City of Dallas Uses Goats to Remove Invasive Privet at White Rock Lake

 

Eco-friendly vegetation management project begins February 5 

What

Dallas Park and Recreation will use grazing goats to control the spread of invasive privet at White Rock Lake, in the prairie area adjacent to the Bath House and Cultural Center. Beginning Thursday, 260 goats will graze across approximately 11.5 acres over the course of one week. An electric fence will be repositioned daily to a new 1- to 1.5-acre section to ensure effective vegetation management. A shepherd will be on site 24 hours a day to safely manage and monitor the goats throughout the project.

Who

Arrival of 260 goats from Fort Worth being unloaded to begin work to clear the  invasive privet from the east side of White Rock Lake.

When

Arrival time is between 10 a.m. to Noon, Thursday, February 5, 2026

Where

Bath House Cultural Center
521 E Lawther Dr
Dallas, TX 7521

PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY: 

  • Arrival and unloading of 260 goats
  • Interviews with Brett Johnson, Park and Recreation conservation manager and certified biologist to discuss ecological benefits of using goats as mowers 

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