The grizzly bear is a powerful symbol of California’s history, but today’s policy decisions must reflect the realities on the ground in rural communities—not just symbolism.
SB 1305 proposes a roadmap for reintroducing grizzly bears into California, but for those of us living and working in rural regions, it raises serious and immediate concerns.
Our communities are already facing the impacts of growing predator populations, including wolves, and the strain they place on livestock, public safety, and local economies. State agencies are stretched thin, response times are long, and existing compensation and management programs are falling short.
