Join our policy team on a Zoom Webinar to learn how you can become a catalyst for change, advocating for wildlife crossings in your community and beyond.
Every voice counts in ensuring safer roads and preserving wildlands for wildlife. With unprecedented funding available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, there has never been a more crucial time to get involved.
Every year, more than 350 million vertebrate animals and 200 people are killed by traffic in the U.S. These crashes cost Americans over $10 billion annually. Wildlife crossings are a proven, cost-effective solution for enhancing road safety and protecting both wildlife and drivers. However, their widespread implementation remains limited.
We will feature case studies from members of our network who are actively shaping wildlife crossing policies across the United States and illuminate key forces behind successful wildlife corridor initiatives in their respective states. We'll also provide new resources to support and empower advocates like you.
Let's drive change together.
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Speaker Bios
Erin Sito: As the United States Policy Director, Erin researches, develops and promotes laws and policies geared towards supporting habitat connectivity, wildlife crossings, and biodiversity at the local, state, and federal level. Erin's work also focuses on building community support and government investment to help implement these policies on the ground, nationwide.
Misty Boos: In her position as U.S. Conservation Policy Manager, Misty works to advance the development and promotion of policies that support habitat connectivity. Over the past decade, Misty served as the Executive Director of Wild Virginia, playing a pivotal role in establishing the Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridors Collaborative and spearheading successful efforts to pass legislation creating the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan for Virginia.
Nadia Steinzor: Nadia is an environmental consultant with 25 years of experience in policy analysis, research, writing, and communications. She has developed and managed projects to investigate the oil and gas industry’s impact on the climate and communities, secure governmental protections for air, water, land, and wildlife, and engage the public in advocacy efforts. Nadia works with the Rewilding Institute to ensure that wolves and other carnivores thrive and roam in the Northeast and beyond. Nadia holds an M.S. in environmental policy from the Bard College Center for Environmental Policy.
David Ellenberger: David has worked on environmental and legislative efforts for over 30 years with non-profits such as the Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, and Pew Charitable Trusts. Last year, he joined us at Wildlands Network to advance connectivity legislation in Oregon and Washington State.