SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – As there are ongoing concerns about bear encounters in several neighborhoods, Seminole County is seeking funds to prevent bears from rummaging through trash on collection days.
On Tuesday, commissioners are voting to approve a grant funding request to the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Advisory Committee for up to $50,000 to support the purchase of bear-proof garbage cans within the Wekiva watershed.
In the past, Seminole County has provided bear-proof trash cans through grant funding. A spokesperson for the county said the new request would be for a similar result, although the details on how the funds would be used have not been determined…