Lasting change for wildlife thanks to you...
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Dear John,
Earlier this month, the New York Times released a map ([link removed]) revealing where biodiversity is at most risk in the United States. Many of the direst regions coincide with areas where we're running on-the-ground projects ([link removed]) to combat the crisis. However, the story fails to mention a fundamental concept at play across North America: habitat fragmentation and barriers to wildlife movement.
"Protecting wildlife corridors is a necessary and proven strategy to reduce biodiversity loss," said our U.S. Public Policy Associate Erin Sito. A key way we achieve lasting change for wildlife connectivity is through policy—and the past few weeks have brought notable progress for state legislation we've championed. Check out the highlights below.
None of this would be possible without you. Your commitment to protecting and connecting the landscapes that wildlife need to thrive is so appreciated.
For the wild,
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Passed the bipartisan Wildlife Crossings Investment Act, which will make a critical difference by providing $7 million to implement its Wildlife Corridor Action plan
Approved $1 million to address one of the most dangerous spots for wildlife to cross roads in the state
Proposed $25 million for wildlife crossing projects on stretches of roads with high rates of wildlife-vehicle collisions or where the volume of traffic impedes wildlife movement
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Introduced the Safe Roads and Wildlife Protection Act ([link removed]) , which would reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by prioritizing wildlife-friendly road crossings
Seeks to establish and fund a Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund to provide funding for local agencies to implement habitat connectivity plans
Committed $2 million for the design and construction of wildlife crossings as part of its annual budgeting process
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A Special Event
One million species of plants and animals are likely to go extinct, many within the next few decades. In his book Rescuing the Planet ([link removed]) , author Tony Hiss expounds on a solution: protecting half the land to heal the earth. On March 24, join Hiss, Wildlands Network Executive Director Katie Davis, and the King's English Bookshop for a virtual conversation on how we can "stave off the mass extinction crisis by keeping life alive."
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We need you, John!
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Thank you for supporting continental-scale conservation!
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