Desert Tortoise Wins as SCE Goes the Extra Mile to Protect Endangered Species
Measures to preserve California’s official reptile is a reflection of the utility’s emphasis on environmental stewardship.
February 25, 2015
If a desert tortoise burrow was discovered, it meant either moving the work site or calling in a biologist.
Credit: Jack Goldfarb
The desert tortoise has been designated a threatened species by both the state and federal governments.
Credit: Jack Goldfarb
As a precaution, drivers placed cones next to their vehicles every time they parked.
Credit: Jack Goldfarb
Crushing a tortoise by simply driving away from a worksite was an ever-present risk.
Credit: Jack Goldfarb
Topics: Environment
