Environment America

Did you know Utah's Parleys Summit wildlife crossing has reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions by 77% and saved an estimated $15 million in property damage?

Wildlife crossings are a proven solution that protect both people and wildlife. They prevent crashes, save drivers money, and give animals a safe way to move across busy highways.

In this new op-ed, David Jenkins of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship and Environment America's Andrew Rothman highlight Utah's success and explain why continued federal support for wildlife crossings is so important. These projects are reducing collisions, protecting wildlife, and making our roads safer for everyone.

Read the full op-ed here:

Opinion: Wildlife crossings save lives — both animals and people The annual death toll for wildlife runs in the millions, not to mention the roughly $10 billion in property damage. It’s a huge problem in most states.

Thank you Congressman Hal Rogers for cosponsoring the Great American Outdoors Act 250. This bipartisan bill will fund projects in places like Mammoth Cave National Park and Daniel Boone National Forest.

Thank you Congressman Tracey Mann for cosponsoring the Great American Outdoors Act 250. This bipartisan bill will fund projects in places like Cimarron National Grassland and Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge.

Thank you Congressman Jim Baird Congressman Mark Messmer for cosponsoring the Great American Outdoors Act 250. This bipartisan bill will fund projects in places like Indiana Dunes National Park and Hoosier National Forest.