Star is the first bear to be removed from the wild that has been a part of the WRBI program. This tragedy could have been prevented. A critical lack of resources prevented Star and her cubs from receiving the booster work they needed to keep them wild and free.
Resources are in desperately short supply.
The demand for qualified teams is overwhelming. At this time the future of these programs is in doubt. Funding is needed to keep teams in the field and to hire and train permanent staff and field personnel. Help us prevent another tragic ending to what could have been a dramatic success story. Following four successful seasons of work, WRBI is seeking to permanently sustain and expand its program.