Feb. 5, 2026 5:30 AM PT
To the editor: This text highlights an issue too frequent throughout California: animal-vehicle collisions (“Baby mountain lion found with ‘concerning’ injuries in middle of L.A. County roadway,” Jan. 21).
Whereas roads pave the best way for simpler journey for people, they make life harder for wildlife by dividing their habitats. That forces species in search of meals, water and potential mates to both cross harmful roadways or stay in remoted areas too small to thrive in. However we all know the answer: wildlife crossings, which join habitats above or under roads to guard motorists and wildlife from lethal collisions.
California is a pacesetter in wildlife crossings, with practically 150 initiatives already in progress. Nevertheless, a scarcity of funding is stopping initiatives from connecting areas like Hillcrest Parkway. Ask your congressperson to assist go the bipartisan Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act. With elevated federal funding for wildlife crossings, we will shield child mountain lions from avoidable hurt.
Lauren Boysen, Los Angeles
This author is a “Wildlife Crossings Save Lives” marketing campaign intern with Atmosphere California.
