The passage of Ballot Initiative 144 during the 2020 state election in Colorado marked the beginning of an effort to reintroduce the gray wolf into the state. This week, the Board of County Commissioners submitted a letter to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, offering comments on the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan draft.
The Commissioners suggested several measures to address concerns about the coexistence of gray wolves and human activities in Colorado. They emphasized the need for effective outreach and education programs to raise awareness about the gray wolf and to encourage the public to report any wolf sightings or conflicts.
They also highlighted the importance of monitoring the impacts of the reintroduction on the local ecosystem and the need for adaptive management practices to adjust the restoration plan if necessary. They have also stressed the need for compensation and assistance programs for livestock producers who may experience losses due to wolf predation.
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