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As scary as it may sound, here in the Bay Area, many of us are neighbors to mountain lions. 🐆 🚫 But we need not fear! 🚫 By understanding animal behaviors, optimizing infrastructure to ensure safe wildlife crossings, and recreating responsibly in natural spaces, we can learn to coexist with these magnificent (though perhaps intimidating) creatures. Find out more about conflict and coexistence with mountain lions in our recent blog! ⛰️✍️ https://lnkd.in/g24SYXJ4

Today is #WorldRewildingDay. If you're unfamiliar with the term: Rewilding is the process of protecting an environment and returning it to its natural state, including by bringing back wild animals that used to live there. One major rewilding effort we're working on: restoring grizzly bears to California. The grizzly bear is California’s state animal and the centerpiece of its flag and seal — but a grizzly hasn’t roamed the wilds of the Golden State in 100 years. Decades of persecution — not habitat loss — drove grizzlies off the landscape. Returning these animals to the state’s open spaces is a key step in rewilding California and protecting one of America’s most iconic species. Learn more: https://biodiv.us/3PsWPQU

Winter birds are some of my favorites and the recovery pools with unusual "mixed flocks" are superb! Come learn more about winter rehabilitation of wild birds.

This article highlights the important work we are doing to develop the Managing Animals in Disasters Handbook. When finished it will provide good practice guidance to those that have to plan to reduce risk for animals, as well as respond and recover. We are fortunate to have Mel Taylor helping shape a very complicated topic, working from foundational work from Peta O'Donohue, and a great working group guiding the process. #knowledgeispower #drrknowledge #reducedisasterrisk #nonaturaldisaster

The benefits beavers provide to fish and wildlife, ecosystems, and humans are amazingly diverse and numerous. Society is beginning to fully reimagine and rebuild a world where beavers are allowed to return and thrive within their native ranges. Check out the article below to learn about how beavers provide much needed fire resilience 🔥🐾🌊🌲 https://lnkd.in/gYWFtnrp

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Valerie Speaks to FWC-Exposing Backdoor Deals and Violation of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act In case you missed it, here’s a glimpse into Valerie Anderson’s recent presentation to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Board of Directors on May 1st, 2024. As the leader of Friends of Split Oak Forest, she took the stage to shed light on what’s happening behind closed doors. Despite over 86% of voters rejecting it in the 2020 election, the Commission has been in cahoots with the Central Florida Expressway Authority, planning to bulldoze a toll road through Split Oak Forest. 🛑 These secret meetings, devoid of public scrutiny, reek of deception. But it doesn’t stop there. They claim controlled burns can still happen, just with signage. 🚧 Yet, the reality is roads can’t intersect with the smoke from these burns, crucial for maintaining our habitat’s health. And the cherry on top? The Expressway Authority’s offer to mitigate the toll road’s impact is laughable. Slashing their original budget from $103 million to a mere $43 million is an insult to conservation efforts. 🤦♀️ Allowing this sets a dangerous precedent, jeopardizing conservation easements across Florida’s wildlife corridor. It’s not just about Split Oak; it’s about protecting our entire ecosystem. Valerie Anderson and her team won’t stand idly by while greed tramples over our natural heritage. 🌿 It’s time to hold those accountable and defend what’s rightfully ours. Join the fight, spread the word, and let’s save Split Oak together! Please donate by visiting https://lnkd.in/eMPfRwVe

More progress on animal icon #5. Still a long way to go! I will keep you updated. This is a Red Wolf. Red wolves used to roam throughout the eastern seaboard from Pennsylvania to Florida and as far west as Texas. Today, North Carolina’s Albemarle Peninsula is home to the only confirmed wild red wolves in existence. While red wolves play a vital and unique biological role within their ecosystem, the species has declined more than 85 percent in the last decade (2010-2020) from roughly 130 to 15 wolves. Habitat loss, wolf-vehicle collisions, gunshot mortality and hybridization with coyotes threaten the future of red wolves in North Carolina. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has made significant advances with its Red Wolf Recovery Program in recent years; however, there is still much work beyond the scope of current successes. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this 11”x17” egg tempera and 24k gold leaf on birch panel will be donated to the Wolf Recovery Program https://lnkd.in/eH6mwWMx

As we wrap up the week, we want to remind you to stay vigilant about wildlife activity around your home! 🌟 Here are a few quick tips to keep your property safe and critter-free: 1. Secure Trash Cans: Make sure your garbage is tightly sealed to prevent attracting hungry animals. 2. Check for Entry Points: Inspect your home for gaps or holes that wildlife could squeeze through. Sealing these can save you future headaches. 3. Maintain Your Yard: Keep your garden tidy by trimming back bushes and removing fallen fruits that may attract critters. 4. Stay Informed: Knowing what wildlife is common in your area can help you anticipate and prevent potential issues. If you suspect you have unwanted guests or need advice on wildlife prevention, don’t hesitate to reach out! Our expert team is here to help you ensure a safe and peaceful home. 👉 https://zurl.co/de3P Wishing you a fantastic weekend! 🌿✨ #furbusters #mchenrycountyil #lakecountyil #southernwisconsin #wildliferemoval

Data=advocacy=informed decisions=better for wildlife. Help us protect, restore and connect the sky island region and your impact is doubled!