ADVANCING NONLETHAL COEXISTENCE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND RANCHER PARTNERSHIPS

We are working to advance practical, nonlethal solutions that help ranchers and wildlife coexist across Northern California. As part of this effort, our team attended a virtual fencing workshop in Hopland, California, exploring emerging technologies that allow ranchers to manage livestock movement without traditional physical fencing. We are also connecting coexistence experts, technology innovators, and local ranchers to explore solutions tailored to the challenges of living and working alongside California's recovering wolf population. From virtual fencing and livestock monitoring to guardian animals and other nonlethal deterrents, our goal is to support collaborative approaches that protect livestock while reducing conflict with native predators. By bridging scientific research, emerging technology, and on-the-ground ranching experience, we hope to help make coexistence more accessible, effective, and sustainable for rural communities. Learn more.