Victory for Wildlife: Ventura County Supervisors Adopt Protections for Critical Wildlife Crossings in Los Padres National Forest
Decision Comes on Eve of Appeals Court Hearing; County, Groups Work Together to Defend Ordinance from Legal Challenge . By Jeff Kuyper J.D. Ventura...
Decision Comes on Eve of Appeals Court Hearing; County, Groups Work Together to Defend Ordinance from Legal Challenge . By Jeff Kuyper J.D. Ventura, Calif. – On Tuesday, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a new ordinance providing safe passage for wildlife and vehicles at 14 existing wildlife crossing structures (e.g. bridges and road culverts). The ordinance limits certain types of development and land uses within 200 feet of the crossings, which are located near the Ojai Valley and more remote areas within the Los Padres National Forest.