Solar Farm vs. Desert Tortoises: Fed Permit Drama

Summary

Overnight Solar wants permission to build a solar energy project in San Bernardino County that might accidentally harm some desert tortoises, which are a threatened species. They’ve created a plan to protect the tortoises and an environmental report, and now the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking for your thoughts before deciding. This project could bring clean energy but also needs careful care for local wildlife, so your input matters!