California Gray Wolf Program

We’re using technology and community collaboration to protect California’s gray wolves and the ranchers that live alongside them.

Gray wolves

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The proof, not just the promise.

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Conservation outcome · verification pending

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Community partnerships · verification pending

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Field activity · verification pending

About the species

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A closer look

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The challenge

Sharing a landscape means considering both wildlife and the people whose livelihoods depend on it. This program brings technology and community collaboration together to support wolves and ranchers. [Editorial placeholder: add an approved local story in a partner’s own words.]

The science & solutions

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The obstacles

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Results

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Conservation begins with local people.

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The science behind the decisions.

Program timeline & milestones

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What’s needed next

Help build the next chapter of coexistence in California. [Goal pending team approval]

$50 / month

Illustrative tier: field tracking kit and cellular data. Program applicability and costs pending approval.

$250 / one-time

Illustrative tier: a partner rancher’s non-lethal prevention equipment. Scope and costs pending approval.

$1,500 / co-sponsor

Illustrative tier: field research deployment or a student stipend. Scope and costs pending approval.

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