It’s been nearly ten years since a wildlife crossing bridge and a tunnel were built over and under north Oracle Road, south of Catalina. Since then, thousands of animals a year have been spotted using the routes, including a desert tortoise for the first time ever in November 2023 for the first time ever. The constructions projects are part of a collaborative program between the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, Arizona DOT and others, and there are plans for additional crossings. Each month, volunteers take part in Habitat Restoration Day at the crossings to care for plants, remove garbage, and do other necessary maintenance.
Producer: Tony Paniagua
Videographer: Nate Huffman
Editor: Robert Lindberg
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