Bear smart community programs

Bear Smart Community programs are initiatives designed to reduce human-bear conflicts by implementing practices that make neighborhoods less attractive to bears. These programs promote proper waste management, secure garbage and attractants, educate residents on coexistence strategies, and establish regulations to prevent bears from accessing food sources. The goal is to protect both bears and people by minimizing the chances of bears becoming habituated or aggressive, ultimately fostering safer communities and healthier wildlife populations through collaborative efforts and responsible behavior.