California’s $114M wildlife overpass encounters budget issues and a delay until late 2026
Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Faces Budget Hurdles and Delays Construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, situated over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills, California, is reportedly encountering significant budget overruns and delays in its completion timeline. The project is projected to exceed its original budget by about $21 million, now totaling an estimated $114 […]
Cost of California’s Incomplete ‘Wildlife Crossing’ Reaches $114 Million
California’s Wildlife Crossings Running Far Over Budget A recent article from City Journal highlights ongoing issues with California’s wildlife refuges, particularly the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing (WAWC) along US-101 in Agoura Hills. Governor Gavin Newsom noted that the state allocated $54 million towards this ambitious project back in 2022, which was meant to create a […]
Cost of Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is $114 million
California’s Wildlife Crossing Project Under Scrutiny The individual running for California’s top financial auditor position has criticized the extravagant $114 million wildlife crossing initiative, labeling it the “Bridge to Nowhere.” He believes it represents a fiscal misstep and warns taxpayers may face further financial burdens. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing was presented as a vital […]
Sean Duffy criticizes Newsom for $21M cost overrun on wildlife crossing for the 101 Freeway
Transportation Secretary Criticizes California’s Wildlife Crossing Project Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom regarding the state’s costly wildlife crossing bridge, which has seen budgets overshoot by $21 million. Duffy referenced a post from End Wokeness on X, sharing a video that highlights the incomplete bridge designed to help cougars and other […]
Gavin Newsom supports California’s wildlife bridge designed specifically for mountain lions.
California’s priciest bridge, still under construction, isn’t meant for cars or pedestrians and has already run up a cost exceeding $100 million. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing towers above the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles County, and was conceived as a groundbreaking conservation effort. This innovative, living structure aims to […]
Cold weather in Florida brings frozen iguanas, wildlife officials suggest eliminating the reptiles
It’s that time again; iguanas are falling from trees due to a chilly snap in Florida. Wildlife officials see it as an opportunity to tackle the invasiveness of the species. “Some of the iguanas were six to six-and-a-half feet long. They looked like dragons, which is kind of wild,” shared iguana hunter Ryan Izquierdo. “It […]
Nevada wildlife officials confirm fungus associated with fatal white-nose syndrome in bats
Fungus Linked to White-Nose Syndrome Found in Nevada Bats The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has announced the detection of a fungus connected to white-nose syndrome in local bat populations. This fungus, known as Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), was identified during standard monitoring efforts at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, as per NDOW’s press release. While […]
Concerns for wildlife biologists as invasive Chinese mitten crab is seen in Oregon river
Invasive Crab Concerns in Oregon In mid-November, invasive river crabs were discovered in an Oregon river, raising worries for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. These crabs, which pose a threat to the state’s native crab species, might also lead to erosion and flood control issues. This marks the second sighting of Chinese mitten […]
Monkey that once escaped from a truck in Mississippi is now being cared for in a wildlife refuge in New Jersey.
A rhesus macaque named Forrest, who spent several days on the run after escaping from a truck crash on a rural Mississippi highway, is now living at a wildlife sanctuary in New Jersey. On October 28, a truck carrying 21 monkeys for biomedical research flipped over on Interstate 59, just north of Heidelberg. The aftermath […]
Possible staffing reductions for Trump affect National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife, and Land Management.
The Trump administration has revealed plans to cut jobs at federal agencies responsible for managing national parks, scientific research, and public lands, particularly affecting regions in the West, Southeast, and the Great Lakes. According to a recent court filing from the Interior Department, approximately 2,050 employees will be laid off. This includes 272 from the […]