The project spans 34 miles and is within the Mormon Mesa Desert Tortoise Critical Habitat Unit. The project hopes to protect drivers and animals and encourage the tortoise population.

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders designed to advance policies that are ...

However, 43% of these species are on watch lists due to low or dwindling populations, and saving their habitat is the first ... and that's done through targeted protection of land.