Support SB 818 to Protect Communities, Livestock, and Mountain Lions

CALL TO ACTION—CALIFORNIA—CURRENTLY ONLY FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

What SB 818 Does:  Authored by Sen. Alvarado-Gil

  • Establishes a five-year pilot program, “Tree and Free,” in El Dorado County, allowing qualified houndspersons to use nonlethal methods to haze and deter mountain lions identified as potential threats.
  • Aims to restore mountain lions’ natural cautious behavior around humans and dogs, reducing the risk to livestock, pets, and communities.
  • Requires data collection on the effectiveness of nonlethal hazing to guide future management strategies across California.

Why It’s Good for Conservation and Public Safety:

  • Protects Mountain Lions: Nonlethal hazing reduces the need for lethal action.
  • Safeguards Communities: Helps reduce potentially dangerous daytime lion sightings and encounters near homes and schools.
  • Supports Ranchers and Farmers: Minimizes the growing livestock losses by proactively deterring lion attacks rather than reacting only after livestock has been harmed.
  • Science-Based: Collects real data on nonlethal hazing, ensuring policy decisions remain grounded in research and real-world results.

How You Can Help:

  • Contact Your Legislators: Urge them to vote “Yes” on SB 818. Let them know that proactive management benefits both wildlife and local communities.  ACTION BELOW!
  • Spread the Word: Share information about the benefits the pilot program proposed by SB 818 would have with neighbors, friends, and on social media. Encourage others to learn about nonlethal management strategies that help keep wildlife populations healthy and people safe.
  • Stay Engaged: Follow our organization’s updates on SB 818. We’ll be sharing ways to keep momentum going—through letters, emails, phone calls, and community meetings.
  • RSVP HERE! For Feb 27 Townhall discussion
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By taking action and supporting SB 818, you help ensure that future generations can enjoy California’s wildlife in a balanced ecosystem, where conservation and public safety stand side by side.

HUGE THANKS TO GAINES & ASSOCIATES for Sponsoring Another Great Bill!

THE ACTION BELOW IS CURRENTLY SET UP FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

 

 

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