California SB1397 expands the Department of Fish and Wildlife's efforts to address human-mountain lion conflicts.

California SB1397 mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to enhance its human-mountain lion conflicts program, focusing on areas most impacted by these conflicts. The bill requires the department to develop and evaluate methods to deter mountain lions from entering communities and prevent habituation to humans. It also mandates public education and outreach on minimizing conflicts, including protecting livestock and domestic animals. The department must consult with local agencies and regularly update the Legislature on program status and results.

California SB1397 expands the Department of Fish and Wildlife's efforts to address human-mountain lion conflicts.

California SB1397 mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to enhance its human-mountain lion conflicts program, focusing on areas most impacted by these conflicts. The bill requires the department to develop and evaluate methods to deter mountain lions from entering communities and prevent habituation to humans. It also mandates public education and outreach on minimizing conflicts, including protecting livestock and domestic animals. The department must consult with local agencies and regularly update the Legislature on program status and results.