The SRB puts up signs stating that feeding is prohibited.

Nutrias get used to humans very quickly and allow themselves to be fed by them. At the mill pond in Thiede, too, citizens are currently seen feeding the nutrias every day. The bread, lettuce and vegetables they bring with them are not only eaten by the nutrias. Rats are also multiplying rapidly due to the food scraps lying around. The artificial nutrient input also leads to contamination of the water, resulting in a lack of oxygen and algae growth as well as native wild animals falling ill.

Nutrias are non-native wild animals that cause enormous damage. As they drive away native species, have no natural enemies and damage the embankment, they must not be fed by humans. Feeding is therefore prohibited.

The municipal management company (SRB) will put up appropriate signs (probably from March 22) to inform people about the ban on feeding wild animals at the mill pond as part of the city of Salzgitter's hazard prevention ordinance.

As the current very low water level of the mill pond may be directly related to the nutria infestation, the embankment will be checked for damage before the city of Salzgitter implements further measures to keep the mill pond watered.

As the Tonkuhle in Thiede is also affected by the nutria settlement, signs will also be erected here.