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The Mountain Lion Foundation is a nonprofit conservation and education organization dedicated to protecting the mountain lion and their wild habitat to ensure that our wildlife heritage endures for future generations.
The Foundation is dedicated to the proposition that much can be done to preserve the cougar as a viable species [via habitat conservation, research, livestock protection, anagement, and education] and that the success of this effort can assure the survival of other species.
Core Values
- Cougar as a Symbol
We believe the cougar is the foremost symbol of our vanishing wilderness. As their habitat disappears, so do their only chances for survival. And when the cougar is in peril, so is every other living thing in their ecosystem.
As a society, we assume responsibility for the welfare of not only the cougar, but all wildlife. Their survival is now a moral obligation.
- Grassroots Leadership
We believe our role is to collaborate with many diverse and like-minded grassroots wildlife organizations and individuals who are working to protect wildlife and habitat. We respect the opinions and skills of local activists and encourage their leadership in the wildlife protection movement.
- Measuring Success
We will measure our success on how well our work protects wild animals. Our operational style is oriented to being aggressive advocates for wildlife and habitat.
- Mountain Lion Hunting
We oppose the sport hunting of mountain lions on the grounds that it is biologically and morally unjustified. Sport hunting is neither a legitimate wildlife management technique nor a morally justified recreational activity.
- Science and Decisions
As much as possible, our decision will be based on the best known science on what is good for the wild animals.
- Wildlife Ethic
We believe animals have a right to exist naturally. We disagree with the prevailing wildlife model that says wild animal management should always be oriented toward hunting. We support management that is oriented toward sustaining natural wildlife populations.
- Cause of the Problems
We will attack the root causes of problems for wildlife and their habitat, rather than dwelling on the symptoms.
What The Mountain Lion Foundation Does:
Founded in 1986, the Mountain Lion Foundation is dedicated to Saving America ` s Lion ™
Sponsored, and later successfully defended, the first statewide mountain lion and wildlife protection initiative ballot measure, California Proposition 117, which banned the trophy hunting of mountain lions in 1990 and allocated $30 million dollars annually to critical wildlife habitat for 30
years
- Inspired and supported similar initiatives in other states
- Advocates on behalf of the mountain lion in the media, the courts, legislative bodies, wildlife agencies and communities
- Educates communities about the ecological significance of mountain lions and how to better protect them while improving public safety
- Lobbies to provide funding, laws, regulations and policies that support a sustainable and growing population of lions across their historic habitat
- Promotes the use of science to guide policies which affect ecosystems, and comments on scientific research designs, implementation, and results
- Seeks to make scientific research accessible for the development and implementation of practical conservation methods
- Stresses community involvement to identify shared goals and partnerships with diverse organizations and professions
- Collaborates with livestock and pet owners to promote responsible methods to protect domestic animals from cougars
- Works with wildlife management agencies at all government levels, to seek out shared goals and propose mutually beneficial activities
- Trains park rangers and docents, zoo personnel, veterinarians, and other opinion leaders in the wildlife and outdoors professions to provide accurate and relevant information about lions to the general public
- Provides organizational support in the form of training, publications, staff expertise, and advice to other organizations working to protect mountain lions
- Maintains an extensive reference library of published and unpublished scientific studies, press clippings, sample comment letters, court briefings, books, laws and legislation related to mountain lions
- Provides a speakers bureau, information displays, educational exhibits, lectures and workshops
- Provides website as central clearinghouse for mountain lion activities
The Foundation is dedicated to the proposition that much can be done to preserve the cougar as a viable species [via habitat conservation, research, livestock protection, anagement, and education] and that the success of this effort can assure the survival of other species.
Core Values
- Cougar as a Symbol
We believe the cougar is the foremost symbol of our vanishing wilderness. As their habitat disappears, so do their only chances for survival. And when the cougar is in peril, so is every other living thing in their ecosystem.
As a society, we assume responsibility for the welfare of not only the cougar, but all wildlife. Their survival is now a moral obligation.
- Grassroots Leadership
We believe our role is to collaborate with many diverse and like-minded grassroots wildlife organizations and individuals who are working to protect wildlife and habitat. We respect the opinions and skills of local activists and encourage their leadership in the wildlife protection movement.
- Measuring Success
We will measure our success on how well our work protects wild animals. Our operational style is oriented to being aggressive advocates for wildlife and habitat.
- Mountain Lion Hunting
We oppose the sport hunting of mountain lions on the grounds that it is biologically and morally unjustified. Sport hunting is neither a legitimate wildlife management technique nor a morally justified recreational activity.
- Science and Decisions
As much as possible, our decision will be based on the best known science on what is good for the wild animals.
- Wildlife Ethic
We believe animals have a right to exist naturally. We disagree with the prevailing wildlife model that says wild animal management should always be oriented toward hunting. We support management that is oriented toward sustaining natural wildlife populations.
- Cause of the Problems
We will attack the root causes of problems for wildlife and their habitat, rather than dwelling on the symptoms.
What The Mountain Lion Foundation Does:
Founded in 1986, the Mountain Lion Foundation is dedicated to Saving America ` s Lion ™
Sponsored, and later successfully defended, the first statewide mountain lion and wildlife protection initiative ballot measure, California Proposition 117, which banned the trophy hunting of mountain lions in 1990 and allocated $30 million dollars annually to critical wildlife habitat for 30
years
- Inspired and supported similar initiatives in other states
- Advocates on behalf of the mountain lion in the media, the courts, legislative bodies, wildlife agencies and communities
- Educates communities about the ecological significance of mountain lions and how to better protect them while improving public safety
- Lobbies to provide funding, laws, regulations and policies that support a sustainable and growing population of lions across their historic habitat
- Promotes the use of science to guide policies which affect ecosystems, and comments on scientific research designs, implementation, and results
- Seeks to make scientific research accessible for the development and implementation of practical conservation methods
- Stresses community involvement to identify shared goals and partnerships with diverse organizations and professions
- Collaborates with livestock and pet owners to promote responsible methods to protect domestic animals from cougars
- Works with wildlife management agencies at all government levels, to seek out shared goals and propose mutually beneficial activities
- Trains park rangers and docents, zoo personnel, veterinarians, and other opinion leaders in the wildlife and outdoors professions to provide accurate and relevant information about lions to the general public
- Provides organizational support in the form of training, publications, staff expertise, and advice to other organizations working to protect mountain lions
- Maintains an extensive reference library of published and unpublished scientific studies, press clippings, sample comment letters, court briefings, books, laws and legislation related to mountain lions
- Provides a speakers bureau, information displays, educational exhibits, lectures and workshops
- Provides website as central clearinghouse for mountain lion activities
