CDFW AND PARTNERS COLLABORATE TO REDUCE WOLF-LIVESTOCK CONFLICT AND BENEFIT RANCHERS

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 1 -- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following press release:

Utilizing $2 million provided by the California Legislature for its Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded funds to four organizations to support efforts to reduce wolf-livestock conflict. With gray wolves naturally returning to California over the last 15 years, ranchers in several regions are encountering new challenges and these funds help strengthen the on-the-ground efforts to protect livestock while supporting the recovery of the species.

** The California Bountiful Foundation - supported by the California Farm Bureau - will collaborate closely with CDFW to r...