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Assembly hearing spotlights funding shortfalls, staff gaps for California wildlife coexistence programs
Summary
Legislators, CDFW officials and stakeholders told an Assembly hearing that one‑time funding has bolstered human–wildlife response but created staffing gaps; witnesses urged sustained appropriations, renewed compensation funding and expanded regional liaisons to reduce conflict and protect public safety.
Assembly members and wildlife officials on Tuesday discussed the strain on California’s wildlife conflict programs and urged longer‑term funding and staffing to support prevention, rapid response and community outreach.
Secretary Crowfoot and acting Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officials outlined the department’s efforts to prevent and respond to predator conflicts, citing an uptick in incidents statewide and the need to balance public safety with wildlife conservation. Acting Director Valerie Trini described prevention priorities — habitat restoration, education, and partnerships — and said the department is eager to expand collaborative work with counties, sheriffs and nonprofit partners.
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