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U.S. grizzly bear reintroduction discussion

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2026-07-26 23:02 UTC → 2026-07-27 01:42 UTC · added removed

On July 22 2026 California lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 1305, directing the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop devise a roadmap for assessing whether the feasibility of reintroducing the extinct California grizzly could be reintroduced. The proposal, backed by grizzly, with strong backing from many Native American tribes, environmental and animal‑welfare groups, highlighted potential ecological benefits, while and opposition from ranchers, hunting interests and some Republican legislators voiced concerns about habitat suitability and public safety. legislators. The bill passed cleared the state Senate and moved proceeded to the Assembly, with Assembly while funding for the study still unresolved. remained unsettled. Three days later, later the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a revision to revised its grizzly‑bear management rule, returning restoring authority to western states such as Montana, Wyoming and Idaho that have met recovery benchmarks. The change, cited under the Endangered Species Act, is intended to pave the way for possible delisting benchmarks and to balance conservation with safety. The announcement referenced citing the California bill, noting that proposal as a factor for any future reintroduction would require coordination with state reintroduction. By July 27, the bill had moved to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. A 2025 tribal‑commissioned study identified the Klamath Mountains, Trinity Alps, southern Sierra Nevada and federal agencies. parts of the Transverse ranges as suitable habitats, estimating capacity for 424‑1,713 bears and an initial release of about 25 individuals. Support now includes at least 40 tribes, while opposition continues from Republican legislators, ranchers and rural residents.

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  1. 2026-07-27 01:42 UTC U.S. grizzly bear reintroduction discussion
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