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Assembly discusses spring bear preparedness, public education and trash containment
Summary
Members discussed bear activity and public-safety responses, including distribution of bear straps, testing of bear-proof cans, coordination with Alaska Fish & Game and potential grant-funded trash containers.
PETERSBURG, Alaska — The Petersburg Borough Assembly used part of its April 20 meeting to discuss community preparedness for spring bear activity, focusing on prevention, public education and interagency coordination.
Assembly members and staff said the borough will continue an outreach campaign and distribution of bear straps to residents as the season begins. Public Works has piloted a…
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