On February 11, 2003 Supervisor Don Knabe of the 4th Supervisorial District introduced a Board
Motion calling for the formation of the Los Angeles County Urban Wildlife Management Association (UWMA), which was passed without objection. The guidance for the creation of this group comes from the Pest Management Division of this Department. The UWMA consists of government agencies, humane organizations, land managers, private groups or other "stakeholders" with an interest in urban, native wildlife issues.

The main mission of the association is to attempt to find ways to reduce human/wildlife conflicts in Los Angeles County through increased cooperation, education, outreach, and research. A schedule of quarterly meetings and minutes of past meetings are provided below. For more information, contact Jim Hartman at (626) 575-5462.

The Los Angeles County Urban Wildlife Management Association recently produced an informative 18" x 24" poster with tips to prevent wildlife from making your home their home. You can obtain a copy by contacting Nancy at (626) 575-5462. Click here to view this poster.

For more information on wildlife in Los Angeles County visit the L.A. County Animal Care and Control Website.

The California Department of Fish and Game and KEEP ME WILD Websites also have more information on wild animals.