Tag: incidents
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Snce the new Bear Management Area ordinance went into effect, the trash situation has become worse rather than better. The inevitable consequence will be increased property damage and human-bear conflict. There is an urgent need for residents and Short Term Rental (STR) owners and managers to take action.
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There have been multiple reports of bins toppled and garbage distributed by bears last week. These events occurred in the lower Mineral King Road area and on the highway in the vicinity of Totem. In one incident, a bin was toppled onto the road, endangering drivers.
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Three Rivers is facing a growing garbage crisis that is endangering both our community and our iconic black bears. We need your voice now. Tell Tulare County Solid Waste and the Board of Supervisors to take action.
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Are you tired of seeing bear-distributed trash throughout Three Rivers? Swerving around metal trash bins that bears have toppled onto the road? Seeing injured bears and orphaned cubs? As autumn approaches, bears will need up to 20,000 calories a day, and the problem will get worse. The solution is simple, and we need your voice now.
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Are you tired of seeing trash distributed all over our community? Are you one of the many volunteers who are picking up trash, some of you on a daily basis? Are you one of the dozens of community members who have been reporting trash incidents and bear sightings? Thank you! We still need your help. Please continue to report all bear sightings, bear-distributed trash, toppled metal bins, and property damage to bears@3rtogether.org.
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Mid Valley Disposal adds unapproved surcharge for modified carts. Plus, what to do if you see a garbage incident or bear sighting.