A coalition of tribal representatives and environmental advocates is calling on the California Legislature to conduct a formal study on the potential reintroduction of grizzly bears to the state. The grizzly bear, which currently serves as a prominent symbol on the California state flag, has been extinct within the state for approximately one century.
Historically, grizzly bears inhabited a vast majority of California’s landscape before their local extinction. Proponents of the study are seeking to evaluate the feasibility of returning the species to its former range. The proposal aims to determine whether modern environmental conditions and human development in California could support a grizzly population, marking a significant step in the ongoing discussion regarding the state's ecological heritage.
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