The city of Boulder has released a draft wildlife management plan to address black bear and mountain lion sightings within the city.
One emphasis of the plan is working with neighborhoods to monitor trash to avoid attracting bears. In 2010, trash was identified as an attractant in 39 instances, or about 30 percent of sightings.
Under the management plan, city officials would check trash in areas where bears have been spotted to look for signs of bear activity. The city also will be encouraging residents to get more bear-resistant trash bins.
In addition to bears, the plan calls for more education on mountain lions. Matheson said that since attractants and prey for mountain lions are harder to control, the management plan seeks to educate people on how to react to mountain lion sightings.
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