California Could Welcome Back Grizzly Bears After Century-Long Absence, Study Finds
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📰 The quick summary: A new feasibility study shows that grizzly bears could be successfully reintroduced to California, particularly in three key regions, helping restore ecological balance and important ecosystem functions to the state.
📈 One key stat: Approximately two-thirds of California residents support restoring grizzlies to the state, showcasing strong public backing for this potential conservation initiative.
💬 One key quote: “Whether or not we bring grizzly bears back to California is a choice, as there is no biological reason we couldn’t do it,” said environmental historian Peter Alagona, the study’s lead author and a conservation scientist and professor at University of California, Santa Barbara.
1️⃣ The big picture: California once supported as many as 10,000 grizzly bears before they were completely eradicated, with the last one spotted in Sequoia National Park in 1924. Now, a comprehensive feasibility study by the California Grizzly Alliance has identified three regions where these iconic predators could successfully return: the northwest forest near Oregon, the southwestern region, and the southern Sierra Nevada mountains. The study concludes there are no insurmountable ecological, biological, economic, policy, or legal barriers preventing reintroduction. For California’s Native tribes, grizzlies remain culturally significant despite being absent for a century, and their return could restore important ecosystem functions.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Reintroducing grizzly bears would restore a keystone species that provides numerous ecological benefits including seed dispersal, nutrient cycling, and soil aeration. Their return would help rebalance ecosystems that evolved with these large predators for thousands of years. Public support is already strong, with roughly two-thirds of Californians favoring restoration efforts. Both the state senate and the California Fish and Game Commission have acknowledged the importance of considering the grizzly’s future in California through recent resolutions. Native tribes who coexisted with grizzlies for millennia see their potential return as culturally significant and aligned with traditional ecological knowledge.
3️⃣ What’s next: Scientists recommend continued community and Tribal engagement to ensure widespread support for any reintroduction effort. Educational outreach will be crucial to help residents understand the benefits and address concerns about coexistence. Additional research will be needed to refine reintroduction plans and develop appropriate management strategies for specific regions.
Read the full story here: EcoWatch – Grizzlies Could Make a Comeback in California, New Study Suggests
