Since 1991, we've been committed to protecting wildlife corridors across North America. So far in 2020 this idea has been gaining particular traction: a new resolution was introduced in the Utah state legislature, the federal House Natural Resources Committee voted in favor of the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act, and just this week legislation passed in the Virginia State General Assembly! 

We're proud to be part of the foundation of this movement, and grateful to have you with us we move towards our vision for the future. A special thank you to all those who have supported us over the past months—we couldn't do what we do without you.

Landmark Legislation Passes in Virginia

This week Virginia joined a handful of states who are leading the way in wildlife corridor protection when the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan bill passed both Virginia's House and Senate with strong bipartisan support. Wildlife crossings with fencing in Virginia have already been shown to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by more than 90% in the past 3 years. 

"This legislation builds on the state’s conservation work to protect wildlife habitat and Virginia Department of Transportation’s highly successful wildlife crossing projects," said Wildlands Network Policy Director Susan Holmes. "It is a no brainer and a win for all Virginians.”

How Border Walls Alter Evolutionary History

Nearly 50 environmental, cultural and resource protection laws have been waived to allow construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Our Borderlands Program Coordinator Myles Traphagen illuminates firsthand the impact he's witnessed on the region's unique ecosystems and native species as a result of the border wall.

Studying Roadkill to Protect Wildlife 

Chilly weather and a misty Cocóspera River were the backdrop for the roadkill monitoring workshop Wildlands Network hosted at Aribabi Conservation Ranch in Sonora, Mexico earlier this month. The session was focused on training personnel from CONANP (Mexico’s parks agency) in roadkill identification, monitoring methods and data analysis and interpretation—an important part of joining forces and leveraging local resources to connect the region's landscapes and create safe passage for wildlife.