California Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Protect Wildlife From Euthanasia, Create Coexistence Program

Uproar over mama bear killing could help launch a California wildlife coexistence program

A month after a public uproar over a mama bear being euthanized after swiping at a resident in Monrovia, California, state lawmakers are considering mandating the use of nonlethal ways to help allow wildlife and humans to coexist.

California lawmaker introduces bill to protect wildlife from euthanasia, create coexistence program

By Dean Fioresi A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state’s wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.  The legislation, SB 1135, which was introduced by Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas), calls for the establishment of a state program that promotes the coexistence with wildlife and cod…

Uproar over mama bear killing could help launch a state wildlife coexistence program

California lawmakers are considering mandating the use of nonlethal ways to help allow wildlife and humans to coexist.