Helping People & Bears Coexist
Welcome to Bear Smart Durango
Our mission is to foster a better understanding and appreciation of black bears, preserve the well-being of bears by reducing human foods that attract and create "problem" bears in the first place, and reduce human-bear conflict in the greater Durango, Colorado community.
The most effective means of reducing the availability of human foods to bears is the use of bear-resistant trash containers, which feature sturdy construction and wildlife-resistant latching systems. Passive deterrents (such as electric fencing, unwelcome mats and motion-activated alarms) automatically provide negative feedback to bears. Used in unison with bear-resistant trash containers, you can be bear smart!
Trash Solutions Deterrents
Durango residents take pride in living alongside bears and few like to see these remarkable animals destroyed simply because people don't secure human foods. Bear Smart Durango wants to help everyone learn to live responsibly and safely in bear country. We address the root causes of human-bear conflict: namely, the behavior of people – and offers real solutions to reducing human-bear conflict.
Our Mission What We Do
BEAR OVERVIEW
HUMAN-BEAR CONFLICT
BEAR MANAGEMENT