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Joshua Tree crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to protect wildlife with $6M-plus funding

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: September 29, 2026 at 15:25

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Two wildlife crossings are planned over State Route 62 near Joshua Tree National Park in California’s Mojave Desert. The projects aim to reconnect fragmented habitats and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Researchers are studying bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats to guide the designs, with more than $6 million in grants supporting engineering, environmental studies and planning.

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