Thanks to all who joined us for the Success Stories in State Policy webinar a couple weeks ago! If you missed it, you can watch a complete recorded version of the session here. We're pleased to announce another virtual presentation coming up next week, this time in collaboration with Wild Utah Project and renowned science writer Mary Ellen Hannibal. Please join us next Thursday, May 14 at 4pm MDT for an exclusive conversation about protecting continental-scale wildlife habitat along the spine of North America, and the ways we all can contribute to making a difference in conservation. Register HERE for Collective Action for Conservation: Why Community Science and Wildlands Protection are More Important Than Ever This week, we're also excited to be part of #WildlifeCrossingWeek, celebrating solutions for wildlife crossing structures! Tune in today at 12pm PDT on P22 Mountain Lion of Hollywood's Facebook page to hear from our wildlife scientist Dr. Liz Hillard about road ecology research that is helping protect elk, deer, black bears and other animals along one of North Carolina's busiest roads. As always, we greatly appreciate your continued interest and support. If you are in a position to do so, please consider donating to the Sustain the Wild Fund to support our long-term projects. | |
Ousting Mining from Mexico's Natural Protected Areas Did you know that mining in natural protected areas in Mexico is protected by law? Currently, 62 mining projects are underway within these spaces, putting at risk numerous species that rely on them for habitat, as well as humans. Our team in Mexico is working closely with a coalition of organizations to advance legislation in the Mexican Senate that would ban mining activities in natural protected areas—as well as leading a movement to garner public support. With more than 23,000 signatures, the campaign is gaining significant traction. Note that since this effort is particular to Mexico, most the content is in Spanish, but the link below includes an English translation! | |
| Getting a glimpse into the beauty of wildlife in their natural habitats is something that many Wildlands Network staff are lucky to have the chance to do often. Carly Creef-Alexander, our Coastal Plain Conservationist based in the easternmost reaches North Carolina, works directly with local landowners to garner support for the amazing diversity of wildlife that share the land—including white-tailed deer, black bear, gray foxes and red wolves. Check out some of Carly’s favorite photos from this project, illustrating how her efforts to build appreciation for surrounding nature are helping sustain the wild, one camera trap photo at a time. | |
| Wildlands Network has a strong commitment to working with legislators from both sides of the aisle, as well as interest groups like private landowners, sportsmen and many others that are crucial to the conversation surrounding conservation work. Campaign Communications Specialist Gabby Saunders explains our collaborative approach—and how it enabled us to help pass a concurrent resolution to protect wildlife corridors in Utah earlier this year. | |
