Bear Awareness Week in Washington State
May 12-18, 2008 has been proclaimed “Bear Awareness Week” by Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire.
As reported by the The Grizzly Bear Outreach Project (GBOP):
Governor Gregoire established Bear Awareness Week to encourage people to learn more about our ursine neighbors, how to avoid conflicts with them, and to appreciate these majestic creatures in Washington - one of just four states that is wild enough to still support both species of bear.
This is great information for all of us who spend time enjoying the outdoors. If you haven’t encountered a bear yet, you eventually will.
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