Development, habitat fragmentation and wildlife-vehicle collisions continue to devastate the populations of several iconic species like the Florida Panther, ocelot, monarch butterfly, Pacific salmon and desert tortoise. But wildlife corridors and crossings would help promote connectivity.
The American Jobs Plan, proposed by President Biden this spring, aims to invest in infrastructure, create jobs and stimulate the economy. The White House specifically mentioned the need to address roads, bridges and natural infrastructure. Wildlife crossings structures like overpasses, underpasses and road improvements tie these priorities together. Similarly restoring and maintaining roads on public lands can minimize impacts and improve ecosystem health.
As Congress works to pass landmark infrastructure and transportation legislation, it should (1) pass the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act, (2) create a wildlife crossings pilot program to provide grants to states and (3) fund road improvements on public lands.
Protecting Wildlife and Creating Jobs Through Infrastructure
The American Jobs Plan, proposed by President Biden this spring, aims to invest in infrastructure, create jobs and stimulate the economy. The White House specifically mentioned the need to address roads, bridges and natural infrastructure. Wildlife crossings structures like overpasses, underpasses and road improvements tie these priorities together. Similarly restoring and maintaining roads on public lands can minimize impacts and improve ecosystem health.
As Congress works to pass landmark infrastructure and transportation legislation, it should (1) pass the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act, (2) create a wildlife crossings pilot program to provide grants to states and (3) fund road improvements on public lands.
Protecting Wildlife and Creating Jobs Through Infrastructure