Wildlife: bears.
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Overview
This bill, the California Grizzly Recovery Assessment Act, directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop a roadmap evaluating the feasibility and advisability of reintroducing grizzly bears into California. It requires the department to assess historical ecological functions, consult with Native American tribes, and consider community engagement before any reintroduction can occur. The roadmap must be submitted to legislative committees and the public by 2030, and reintroduction is contingent upon scientific viability and other specific criteria.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop a roadmap for grizzly bear reintroduction.
- Mandates consultation with California Native American tribes regarding reintroduction plans.
- Sets a deadline of June 30, 2030, for submitting the roadmap to relevant legislative committees and the public.
- Prohibits grizzly bear reintroduction until scientific viability is determined and consultation with tribes and communities is complete.
- Excludes grizzly bears from existing regulations regarding trapping.
- Establishes a framework for incorporating cultural values of Native American tribes into reintroduction efforts.
- Requires consideration of potential economic impacts on agriculture and ranching.
- Specifies that implementation is contingent upon an appropriation, except as otherwise provided.
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