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Utah’s Wildlife Overpass

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 22, 2019 with No Comments

Some locations allow for underpasses to connect open spaces, while others require overpasses. Check out this cool overpass in Utah that is reducing collisions with wildlife and is being used by both predators and prey! This is an option here in California for retrofitting roadways where culverts, tunnels and underpasses don’t always work. In fact, scientists are working on an overpass at the 101 and Liberty Canyon, so the mountain lions there have room to roam and the species doesn’t … Read More

Mountain Lion Warning

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 20, 2019 with No Comments

This is a good reminder that our wildlands are just that–wild. The mustard has reached 10-12′ in some places, we don’t have the same on the ground visibility that we used to, and that can cause unexpected animal encounters. There have been two confirmed sightings of a juvenile mountain lion in Chino Hills State Park in the past week. Where there are juvenile animals … usually there is also a protective momma nearby. Be aware. We recommend you study up … Read More

Ventura Wildlife Corridor Ordinance Passed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 14, 2019 with No Comments

A new wildlife corridor ordinance was passed in Ventura County. It is in times like these that we can point to policies and say… “look it has been done before, this isn’t something new.” Sometimes it is hard to lead the way–so a big shout out to the Ventura Board of Supervisors for this approach for our wildlife. (Photo of Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor) Check out the article in the Ventura County Star.

Impacts to Animals

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 20, 2018 with No Comments

This poster focuses on the impacts to the wildlife that live in the hills from the Freeway Complex Fire. Download the “Impacts to Animals” poster.

Evidence of Wildlife

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 25, 2018 with No Comments

Evidence of wildlife can be found all over our natural lands. From feathers to scat, tracks to fur—we know the animals are out there, but sometimes we don’t get to see them up close and personal.