A Tipton kangaroo rat. Before constructing the prison near Delano, Corrections built new habitat for the endangered Tipton kangaroo rat which had migrated onto the site.
Prevention is the key.
Here an inmate clears brush to reduce fire risk. By removing stream-clogging watercress, inmate crews lessen the likelihood of flooding. A lthough firefighting is their primary function, conservation camp inmates are kept busy throughout the year with a wide variety of public service projects designed to protect and enhance the environment. Inmates often are put to work clearing brush and debris that could fuel a fire. They build fire breaks to inhibit the spread of fire.