California desert wildlife crossings designed to stop mountain lion, bear deaths
Wildlife crossings are being conceptualized for critical points along State Route 62 in the California desert where 232 wildlife deaths were documented in one year alone, including a mountain lion, bighorn sheep, and black bear. The two crossings would provide safe routes for animals moving between the San Bernardino and Little San Bernardino Mountains and benefit local residents by reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions.
Statement on Environmental Protection Agency regulatory policy rollbacks
Our bedrock climate and environmental protections came under threat this week. The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to overturn 31 regulatory policies, including an essential climate safeguard.