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Wildlife crossings planned near Joshua Tree to protect desert animals
Original: 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.
Why now: Newly announced funding for wildlife crossings near Joshua Tree has drawn attention amid growing interest in protecting wildlife from vehicle collisions.
Joshua TreeState Route 62Mojave DesertCalifornia
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