WASHINGTON, D.C — The National Wildlife Federation extended its condolences to the Annenberg family following of celebrated philanthropist and conservation champion Wallis Annenberg.
“Wallis Annenberg’s vision for wildlife conservation inspired millions of people across California and around the world. Her generosity and the work of the Annenberg Foundation is helping build the world’s largest wildlife crossing, reigniting interest in what she called ‘environmental rejuvenation,’ and showing how people and wildlife can thrive together,” said Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. “The National Wildlife Federation, our more than seven million members and supporters, and the conservation community extend our deepest condolences to the Annenberg family.
Annenberg and the family foundation donated $26 million to the National Wildlife Federation’s #SaveLACougars campaign to support the construction of the world’s largest wildlife crossing, which will span 10 lanes of the 101 freeway in the Los Angeles area. The crossing, which recently , will be completed in 2026.
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