Wildlands Network

“The wolves are being killed almost as fast as they are being released from captivity and bred in the wild. Without crossings and fencing on U.S. 64, it is going to be really hard to maintain a successful red wolf population.” - Ron Sutherland, PhD, Wildlands Network’s Chief Scientist The Milltail red wolf pack, known for its resiliency, recently experienced significant loss with three of its pack members killed by cars on U.S. Highway 64. These recent deaths have raised the number of red wolves killed by vehicles to five in the past year. This is particularly alarming considering there are fewer than 25 red wolves left in the wild. How can we save this species from extinction? Wildlife crossings. Read the story of the Milltail pack to understand their pack dynamics and why wildlife crossings are so important in this crucial moment: https://buff.ly/3RYWNBQ Photo credit: Aspen Stevanovski

In an exciting development for wildlife, Senator Alex Padilla (CA) and Representatives Ryan Zinke (MT) and Don Beyer (VA) teamed up to announce the Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act today, which will significantly improve habitat connectivity for a diversity of terrestrial species across the U.S. 🐾    “We are thrilled to see this bipartisan introduction commitment today,” said Erin Sito, U.S. Public Policy Director for Wildlands Network. “This legislation is the result of months of collaboration, constructive negotiations, and incredibly passionate lawmakers, Congressional staffers, conservation organizations, and other key community members that care about making space for wildlife to move throughout our landscapes.”   ➡ Learn more about The Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act here: https://lnkd.in/edhHnGBd

Great news! Our Future Forests Reimagined Initiative has secured a $40,000 grant to support a virtual workshop series aimed at advancing ecological forestry, protecting and restoring old forests, and promoting rewilding and restoration across eight UNESCO Biosphere regions within the Northern Appalachian-Acadian-Wabanaki (NAPAW) bioregion. 🌲 🌳 These workshops will be pivotal in enhancing international exchange, indigenous participation, and collaboration.   We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, the NEIWPCC, and the Champlain Valley Natural Heritage Partnership for their invaluable support.  👉 For more information, please contact Christine Laporte, MES, Northern Appalachian Achadian Program Director (christine@wildlandsnetwork.org). 🔎 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dtJ26p2N

Exciting Opportunity to Create Wildlife Crossings! The U.S. Department of Transportation just announced the second round of the Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program grants. These grants will offer $350 million to protect wildlife and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions across the U.S. over the life of the program. Eligible applicants include state DOTs, MPOs, local governments, Tribes, and more. Don’t miss this chance to take advantage of these federal funds to support safe wildlife passage! Applications are due by September 4, 2024. Learn how to apply here: https://buff.ly/4bTMTZZ . #Conservation #Wildlife #WildlifeCrossing #NaturePositive

In the last 10 months, a devastating four of less than 25 endangered red wolves left in the wild have been killed by vehicles in North Carolina. However, in an exciting turn of events, an incredible donor pledged $2 million last week to build wildlife crossings for red wolves on U.S. 64 in the state - if the pledge is matched! Alongside the Center for Biological Diversity and other partners, we’re raising the matching $2 million, which could unlock an additional $16 million in federal grants and bring in a whopping $20 million total for red wolf wildlife crossings! 🐺 Help save these wolves in this critical moment by donating here: https://buff.ly/3VoKkJI Photo: A gray wolf using a highway underpass structure in the western U.S. Photo from Wildlands Network and Pathways for Wildlife.

🇲🇽 La llegada de Claudia Sheinbaum a la Presidencia de México es una oportunidad para poner en el centro de la #AcciónClimática las soluciones basadas en la naturaleza y promover políticas públicas para conservar el hábitat y proteger efectivamente la enorme biodiversidad del país. Compartimos este #Comunicado como parte de la coalición México Resiliente.

Join us for a powerful Zoom webinar with our U.S. policy team to learn how you can advocate for wildlife crossings in your community and beyond. 🌟 Over 350 million animals and 200 people are killed by wildlife-vehicle collisions each year in the U.S., costing over $10 billion annually. Wildlife crossings are a proven, cost-effective solution, yet their implementation is limited. With new funding opportunities available, now is the time to act. Learn from case studies and gain resources to become a catalyst for change. 📅 Date: Monday, June 10 🕒 Time: 1pm CT / 2pm ET Let's drive change together! Learn more: https://buff.ly/456xGSJ Register now: https://buff.ly/4dVJUBT Can’t make it? Sign up for the webinar, and we’ll send you a link to the recording!

In the Pigeon River Gorge, one female elk crossed I-40 107 times to birth and raise her calf. Dr. Liz Hillard, one of our senior wildlife biologists, led a road ecology study that ultimately identified 20 hot spots along I-40 with high animal presence. As a result, NCDOT is using this data to replace five wildlife bridges in the area. Road ecology is a fundamental tool to help us reconnect landscapes fragmented by roads. For more on this research: 🎥 Check out the short film produced by Wildlands Network and the National Parks Conservation Association: https://buff.ly/4aFrPF5 📰 Read this new Sierra Club article: https://buff.ly/3X0Pvkj

Is there a future for these red wolf pups? This weekend, Ron Sutherland, PhD, our chief scientist, took this adorable photo at the Durham Museum of Life and Science where these wolves live. Hopefully, one day this new generation will be able to roam free. This species is on the brink of extinction, but our research gives us hope that we can save it. Learn more about the past and future of red wolves from Ron’s special features here: Part 1: https://buff.ly/3Kl8zSA Part 2: https://buff.ly/3R8mgYT And check out his talk with the Wolf Conservation Center for more on his most recent findings! https://buff.ly/4bVuWKh

🌿 Es urgente conservar el 30% del territorio de Sonora para 2030. Con sólo el 10.68% del territorio de Sonora #México protegido, es crucial acelerar los esfuerzos para alcanzar la meta 30x30 y frenar la pérdida de biodiversidad. 🗣 La semana pasada, Juan Carlos Bravo (foto) y Miguel Gabutti, de Wildlands Network, se reunieron con Diana Karen Durazo (foto), de la Comisión de Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable de Sonora, y su equipo para abordar puntos clave: 1️⃣ Actualizar la información de las áreas prioritarias para la conservación y fomentar el establecimiento de nuevas áreas protegidas. 2️⃣ Implementar la reforma a la Ley del Equilibrio Ecológico y Protección al Ambiente estatal de 2022, que reconoce el derecho real de conservación y ofrece incentivos económicos para áreas de conservación privadas. 3️⃣ Impulsar los proyectos ya iniciados para establecer nuevas reservas estatales y áreas de conservación voluntaria.   👉 Nuestro último informe #Sonora30x30 revela el estado actual de conservación del estado y subraya la necesidad de acción inmediata. Descárgalo aquí: https://lnkd.in/eGWzpEr6 🗺 Nuestro mapa interactivo, único en su tipo, con todas las áreas naturales protegidas de Sonora. Navega: https://lnkd.in/ewkQhJWT