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- 1California buys 640 acres to protect western Joshua trees●California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections
California has acquired 640 acres of land near Pioneertown in the Mojave Desert for the conservation of the western Joshua tree, whose habitat is threatened by climate change. The purchase reflects the state's broader effort to protect the iconic species, with climate projections suggesting shrinking suitable habitat across the region in the coming decades.
- 2Kern County supervisors approve solar and battery project near California City▼Kern supervisors approve new solar, battery storage near California City
Kern County supervisors have approved a new solar and battery storage project near California City. The decision adds to the county's growing portfolio of renewable energy developments in the Mojave Desert region. The approval signals continued expansion of large-scale clean energy infrastructure in Kern, though specific project details such as size and developers have not yet been widely reported.
- 3Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in Mojave Desert▼Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions;
New wildlife crossings are being planned around Joshua Tree in California's Mojave Desert, aimed at reducing collisions between vehicles and animals such as desert bighorn sheep and tortoises. The structures would let wildlife safely cross roads cut through their habitat, protecting both animals and motorists in one of the state's busiest desert corridors.
- 4Wildlife crossings planned near Joshua Tree to protect desert animals●Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions; two State Route 62 structures to protect bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats with $6 million-plus funding
Two wildlife crossing structures are planned along State Route 62 in California's Mojave Desert, near Joshua Tree, with more than $6 million in funding. The projects aim to reduce collisions between vehicles and wildlife, protecting bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats that move across the busy desert highway. The crossings are part of a broader push in California to reconnect fragmented habitats and make roads safer for both animals and drivers.