""That made everybody realize we have to do better here. We need to recognize the importance of seeing ourselves, humans, as part of a larger ecosystem that includes animals and plants and our world and trying to protect it.""
""Human population growth, habitat loss and the growth of industry across California inevitably leads to interaction between humans and wildlife, which necessitates effective management strategies to ensure safety and coexistence.""
California lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1135 to establish the Wildlife Coexistence Program after public outcry over a mama bear's euthanization. The bill aims to provide education, technical assistance, and nonlethal deterrents to help humans coexist with wildlife. Support comes from over 30 organizations, but cattle ranchers and farming groups express concerns about funding. Senator Catherine Blakespear emphasizes the need for better coexistence, highlighting the importance of recognizing humans as part of a larger ecosystem.
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