9/5/2019 Cougar Update

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No new cougar reports.

WDFW Information Added

In addition to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) video presentation from the September 3 Council Meeting, WDFW and MIPD presentation slides have been added to the Document Library, located in the righthand menu.

WDFW Responds to Community Questions and Concerns

Leading up to WDFW's presentation, the City shared questions and concerns expressed by the community. WDFW incorporated responses throughout their presentation. For ease of access, we've pulled out presentation segments that respond to those questions/concerns and have linked to those here.

Cougars Living in Wildland-Urban/Residential Areas: http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_residentialarea

Cougar Territory: http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_territory

Tracking with Dogs: http://bit.ly/youtube_tracking_cougar

Cougar-Human Interaction: http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_human_interaction

Back to School Safety: http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_safety_school

Cougar Noises and Vocalizations: http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_noises

Response to Potential Cougar Sightings in Olympia vs. Mercer Island: http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_response

Cougar Population / Growth Potential: http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_population and http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_population_growth

What To Do If You Encounter A Cougar / Safety with Children and Pets: http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_safety and http://bit.ly/youtube_cougar_safety_school