The California Senate passed the Room to Roam Act, which would require cities and counties to protect wildlife connectivity in their land use plans.
Assembly Bill (AB) 1889 directs officials to minimize harm to wildlife movement as part of their long-term planning efforts by using practices such as “wildlife-friendly fencing” and lighting.
“California has more threatened and endangered species than any other state,” said Mari Galloway, California director at the Wildlands Network. “AB 1889 is a critical tool to help our biodiversity through bridging the gap between local land-use and wildlife habitat needs.”
The bill awaits the governor’s approval.
