"The wildlife crossing in northern Los Angeles county would be the largest of its kind in the world, providing safe passage for mountain lions, bobcats and lizards."
"Beth Pratt, California regional executive director with the National Wildlife Federation, said the backlash was swift, with messages painting her as a moron and even threatening her physical safety."
"Despite the spate of rightwing hate, the wildlife crossing has found a finish line, with Pratt announcing it will be officially open for animal business on December 2."
"Initially, the project had a completion date of 2025, but after breaking ground in 2022, there were two years of record rains and flooding."
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California, the largest of its kind, will officially open on December 2. The project aims to provide safe passage for wildlife, including mountain lions and bobcats, over a busy freeway. Despite initial enthusiasm, the project faced criticism for budget overruns and was labeled a 'jobs program for environmentalists.' Beth Pratt, a key figure in the project, received threats and backlash from critics. Environmental challenges, including record rains, delayed the project, but it is now set to benefit local wildlife.
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