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Wildlife Crossing to Transform LA Ecosystem by 2026

4/6/2025

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The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, a groundbreaking project rising above Los Angeles's 101 Freeway, is set to transform the landscape for local wildlife. With specially engineered soil now in place to nurture native plants, this $92 million initiative will bridge habitats, allowing animals to roam freely between the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi Hills by 2026, fostering a vibrant ecosystem.

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The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, a groundbreaking project rising above Los Angeles's 101 Freeway, is set to transform the landscape for local wildlife. With specially engineered soil now in place to nurture native plants, this $92 million initiative will bridge habitats, allowing animals to roam freely between the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi Hills by 2026, fostering a vibrant ecosystem.