Feral hogs are rooting up levees on the West Bank, causing damage that could ultimately pose a threat to flood protection, officials say. The West Bank levee board has enlisted the help of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to determine the size of the feral hog population before deciding what measures to take.
"We are working with the USDA to assess the situation in our jurisdiction before taking humane steps to eradicate the problem in an efficient and cost-effective way,'' board President Susan Maclay said in a statement.