Dear John, As an organization with a long-term vision, our work has spanned numerous shifts in federal administrations across North America. Each transition comes with its own challenges and opportunities for conservation. While those of us in the United States digest the outcomes of the recent election, the cornerstone of our purpose remains: Now more than ever, we must come together to protect the wildlife and wild spaces we cherish. In the past few weeks, we've: - joined a coalition of Western wolf advocates to challenge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to strip gray wolves of federal protections;
- celebrated the passing of Colorado's Proposition 114 to restore gray wolves to their historic range in the state;
- educated on the importance of saving the world's rarest canid, the red wolf;
- and continued to bear witness for wildlife connectivity along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Recognizing there's still much work to do, we proceed with a renewed sense of vigor. Stay tuned for some exciting events and updates from us in the coming weeks! For the wild, |
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Greg Costello
Conservation Director
Interim Executive Director P.S. - Your support makes a huge impact on wildlife habitat conservation and drives positive progress for the future of our continent’s wildlands. If you're in a position to make a financial contribution to this vital conservation work, please consider making a sustaining recurring gift. |
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Mitigating Impacts of Mexico's Federal Highway 2 The Sky Islands of northern Mexico is a region of particularly high biodiversity, home to numerous species including black bears, ocelots and even jaguars. The Federal Highway 2 bisects this area, and is one of the main barriers for ecological connectivity. Between 2016 and 2019 Wildlands Network led a project to monitor the impacts of this road on wildlife using techniques like camera traps and roadkill surveys. The goal? To determine the best areas for implementing wildlife crossings, fencing and other measures that will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and restore habitat connectivity. |
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Building a Brighter, Wild Future for Oregon We're working with a diverse coalition of more than 60 organizations to conserve wildlife and connect people with nature in Oregon! Designed to prioritize projects that conserve fish and wildlife populations and restoring functioning habitat, the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund also aims to help reduce barriers for underserved communities to connect to the outdoors. Join us in supporting increased funding for critical conservation efforts in Oregon, while celebrating the diverse landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of this state! |
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