NEW REPORT
State of States
A look at how far U.S. state habitat connectivity legislation has advanced and what is working
80% of all U.S. habitat connectivity legislation has been passed within the last five years, successfully connecting vast landscapes and improving roadway safety for both drivers and wildlife.
Our new report explores 25 years of connectivity legislation and case studies showcasing successful approaches. Learn more about the impact of federal policy, the role of wildlife corridors, the importance of coordination among government agencies, tribes, NGOs, and other partners, and the need for funding to support wildlife connectivity projects.
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State of the States: A look at how far U.S. state habitat connectivity legislation has advanced and what is working
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
25 Years of Trends & Drivers
of State Habitat Connectivity Legislation
More about this report:
Q&A with connectivity policy specialists Erin Sito, U.S. Policy Director at Wildlands Network, and Logan Christian, Wildlife and Habitat Coordinator at the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, about the growing trend in legislation and their findings of this comprehensive report.
An 80% increase in the enactment of habitat connectivity legislation over the past 5 years has successfully connected vast landscapes and improved roadway safety for both humans and wildlife.
Erin Sito
U.S. Public Policy Director, Wildlands Network
E.Sito@wildlandsnetwork.org
774-265-0261
Logan Christian
Wildlife and Habitat Coordinator, NCEL
logan@ncelenviro.org
202-922-6715
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