Summary
Mountain lions came up repeatedly — an Alpine County issue, a Sacramento Bee article, SB 1305 on grizzly reintroduction, SB 1135 Wildlife Coexistence Act, and a possible local educational event. Growing local interest in how people and lions share the landscape.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs to the county aren't set yet since the symposium idea is going back for more detail.
Residents who want better information on living safely around mountain lions.
Residents face short-term construction inconvenience from undergrounding and vegetation work.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Fish and Wildlife Commission — November 12, 2026
The site visit to the RCD's Wildfire Resilience Partnership project will show how fuels-reduction work can protect communities from wildfire while minimizing harm to wildlife habitat — a balance that matters to everyone living in this fire-prone county.
Fish and Wildlife Commission — October 28, 2026
The commission wants the county to crack down on people who intentionally interfere with legal wildlife management work, like hunting and habitat projects. Next step: County Counsel reviews whether the county has the legal authority to pass such an ordinance.
Fish and Wildlife Commission — June 24, 2026
The Mountain Lion Foundation laid out a new focus that could benefit the county, and the commission weighed co-sponsoring a science symposium on mountain lion conflicts. Members want more detail before committing.
Disaster Council — May 14, 2026
PG&E reports utility-caused wildfire ignitions down about 97% since 2020, and El Dorado County leads its service territory in miles of undergrounded lines. The utility is also granting free Watch Duty licenses to local fire departments.
Fish and Wildlife Commission — April 29, 2026
Mountain lions came up repeatedly — an Alpine County issue, a Sacramento Bee article, SB 1305 on grizzly reintroduction, SB 1135 Wildlife Coexistence Act, and a possible local educational event. Growing local interest in how people and lions share the landscape.
Fish and Wildlife Commission — February 25, 2026
CDFW reported a chronic wasting disease update, a helicopter deer survey, and a Sierra Nevada red fox sighting — ongoing surveillance matters for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts.
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