One of the great things about being a Union Carpenter is that we get to work on some monumental jobs that change the face of the communities in which we live. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is a project that will help set the standard by which we approach conservation efforts and our relationship with native wildlife. As our cities grow, we must make room for all our community members- including our furry friends.
The Crossing, which spans 10 lanes of the 101 freeway in Agoura Hills and is the largest in the world, connects the Simi Hills to the Santa Monica Mountains. “It’s pretty cool,” says Local 805’s Rafael Rosales. “Not a lot of projects you get like this, maybe once or twice in a lifetime.”
The bridge will allow animals to safely cross and this becomes overly important once mating season is in full swing. The story behind the inception of the bridge is not lost on our members as everyone knows of the many animals who have been hit trying to cross the freeway, the most famous being P-23 who tragically died in 2018 after being struck by a vehicle. As the face of conservation efforts, P-23’s death was a catalyst for change- something had to be done.
Once the call to change was heeded, the Carpenters were called to come on board and see things through until the end. The WSRCC is proud to be part of any project that will benefit our community, not just for two-legged members but our four-legged community as well!