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Dear John,
At Wildlands Network, our California Program is focused on one big challenge: keeping wildlife moving safely across a complex patchwork of highways, development, and changing habitats.
California’s landscapes are vast and varied, and so are the strategies it takes to keep them connected. From road ecology research in the Lake Tahoe Basin, to planning new wildlife crossings in the desert, to working with partners to strategically acquire and protect private land along Highway 395, our work in California shows how science and collaboration come together to make connectivity real.
This month, we’re excited to share updates that bring these efforts to life. These stories highlight practical research and on-the-ground solutions that help wildlife thrive across the state. As you read, you’ll meet our growing team — each project is led by a different member, showcasing the expertise and passion driving our work to reconnect, restore, and rewild California.
For the wild,
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** Mari Galloway
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California Program Director
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PACIFIC WILDWAY
** Explore our work in California
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We’re working tirelessly around California to prioritize wildlife connectivity through a mix of research, network building, and science-informed advocacy. Our newly-launched California Program Page lets viewers keep tabs on all things California.
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BIGHORN SHEEP & I8 IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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** Overpass designs could give bighorn sheep safe passage over a deadly California highway
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Peninsular bighorn sheep in Southern California’s Peninsular Mountain Ranges are one step closer to safely crossing the notoriously deadly Interstate 8. Read the latest on the effort to build a crossing for bighorn, and other wildlife.
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NEW DATASET & STORYMAP
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** A comprehensive map of wildlife crossings in the state of California
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In 2023, we published a first-of-its kind map detailing all of California’s existing and planned wildlife crossings. In this Q&A, WN California Program Director Gillian Roy explains how two recent map updates offer a comprehensive view of barriers to wildlife and the state’s crossing needs.
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CONNECTING CALIFORNIA FOR WILDLIFE
** Protecting Private Working Lands: Essential Strategy for Wildlife Connectivity in Northeast California
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We’ve long recognized the need for wildlife connectivity near Highway 395 to bridge critical habitat for mule deer and other wildlife. Now, we’re launching a private lands protection prioritization analysis to guide the placement of additional crossings.
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