Wildlands Network

Bringing the Eastern Wildway to Life 🐾 New York is pivotal in our mission to connect habitats for wildlife along our Eastern Wildway - a map that restores pathways for wildlife across the continent. This year, we have: - Proposed priority areas for connectivity using our science-based approach - Celebrated legislative triumphs like the New York Wildlife Crossing Act and advocated for 3 new wildlife policies advancing the state's 30x30 goals - Proposed connecting Adirondack Park and Pennsylvania Wilds to ensure safe passage for bobcats, fishers, and other species And much more! Dive into our 2024 Impact Report to see how we’re #ConnectingTheWild: https://buff.ly/4gLmQHr

Our California team partners, Pathways for Wildlife, recently captured rare footage of this animal in Lake Tahoe. Do you recognize it? It's a mountain beaver – the most primitive rodent species alive! Despite its name, the mountain beaver is not closely related to other beaver species. In fact, its closest living relatives are squirrels. 🐿️ Mountain beavers can be found along the Pacific coast of North America, including in our Lake Tahoe Wildlife Connectivity Study area. Our work in Lake Tahoe will reconnect and restore essential habitats for mountain beavers – and all of the region's other species – to allow them to thrive in the wild. Scroll through our StoryMap to learn more about our work in Lake Tahoe here: https://buff.ly/48fJi7p ⛰️🌲

América Latina y el Caribe lideran la conservación de la biodiversidad con 5 millones de km² de áreas protegidas. Sin embargo, sólo el 6,19% de estas áreas involucra a pueblos indígenas, afroamericanos y comunidades en su gobernanza. La conservación inclusiva es clave para abordar la crisis de biodiversidad y cambio climático y ejemplos en toda la región muestran que este enfoque no solo es posible, sino necesario. Con la #COP16 a punto de empezar, 15 organizaciones instamos a los líderes a reconocer la importancia de la participación comunitaria para lograr objetivos de conservación efectivos. Conoce más: https://lnkd.in/gx6h9DFu

Bridging Habitats – And People – To Connect California 🙌 In the Sierra Nevada, U.S. 395 disrupts migration corridors for mule deer, elk, and pronghorn, threatening California's rich biodiversity. This year, we made significant strides, including: - Securing $16.7 million in grants for wildlife crossings on U.S. 395, I-8, and I-5 - Identifying connectivity hotspots, guiding Caltrans to prioritize five culverts and 32 additional wildlife crossing projects - Sponsoring the Room to Roam Act, empowering local governments to enhance land-use planning for critical wildlife corridors And more! Discover the full impact of #ConnectingTheWild in our 2024 Impact Report: https://buff.ly/3U0sICR

"Connecting the Wild" is not just a goal; it’s a movement. 🐾 We’re thrilled to share key highlights in our 2024 Impact Report showcasing our dedication to reconnecting fragmented habitats and protecting wildlife, including: - A landmark report detailing five years of transformative policy changes that support wildlife crossings, driven by our support of 21 state bills and over $58 million in funding. - Key modifications to the border wall allowing mountain lions and javelinas to move freely, thanks to our extensive documentation of its impact on wildlife. - A $25 million initiative initiated by a matching pledge to create new road crossings and protect the critically endangered red wolf from extinction. Thank you for being part of our journey #ConnectingTheWild toward a wilder future! Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/3TXFz8R

Maps tell powerful stories. Want to learn how the border wall impacts wildlife or discover the key sites for wildlife crossings in California? Explore our collection of StoryMaps for these insights and more: https://buff.ly/4ecsLmJ

It's official - the Room to Roam Act was just signed into law in California! We're proud to be co-sponsors alongside the Center for Biological Diversity and are excited to see all it will do to reconnect critical wildlife pathways throughout California. Read our blog for details on the law and what it means for biodiversity: https://buff.ly/3ynVohr Photo: Mari Galloway, our California Program Director, JP Rose, Center for Biological Diversity, and Linda Parks, former Ventura County Supervisor, on their way to testify for the Room to Roam Act.

Do you want to learn about the impacts of fire on wildlife?  Today, our Associate Director and Conservation Programs Director, Juan Carlos G. Bravo, joins other experts in a webinar co-organized by the Forest Service and the Forest Stewardship Guild to discuss jaguars and their potential for adaptation in the face of wildfires. Please join us to learn more: 📅 Tuesday, September 24, 11:30 AM AZ, 12:30 PM MT. Register here to attend: https://lnkd.in/eN26iynt

The Room to Roam Act "would mandate that local leaders identify where these wildlife connectivity areas are in their general plan and then avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to that area to be a functional linkage for wildlife,” Mari Galloway, our California Program Director, reports to the LA Times. Read the full article to learn more about the bill, connectivity, and mountain lions in California here: https://buff.ly/3ZvEBEu Photo credit: Gillian Roy

US 395 runs through crucial wildlife habitats and migration corridors in California. Our California Program Coordinator, Gillian Roy, recently teamed up with Caltrans, CDFW, and Pathways for Wildlife for an on-site visit. They explored findings from our US 395 study, conducted by Pathways for Wildlife, and discussed exciting plans to upgrade bridges and culverts making the highway safer for both humans and wildlife! Learn more: https://buff.ly/4dapZNQ Photo credit: Gillian Roy and Ahíga Snyder