This project couldn't have been completed without a large collaboration of some truly stellar co-authors at CDFW and the @uofcalifornia.bsky.social (UCLA, UC Davis, and UC Berkeley). Also featuring some incredible art by: terradawsonart.com/about

Working towards building climate-resilient landscapes that buffer people and wildlife from the effects of climate change, like drought, could aid future conservation by mitigating conflict!

Overall conflict incident reports, as well as reports for 4 carnivore species, tend to increase during periods of lower precipitation. We theorize this is due to 1) decreases in resource availability during drought and 2) changes in poeple's perceptions of wildlife/nature during drought.

So fortunate to work with some really special co-authors - thanks @zacksteel.bsky.social, @drpheebs.bsky.social, Haylee Oyler, and Justin! : )