“Pennsylvania has made good strides in protecting wildlife habitats throughout the state. It is exciting that the Commonwealth is now thoughtfully moving toward connecting these habitats for the health and survival of our rich diversity of wildlife.” —Andy Loza, Executive Director of WeConservePA
Last week the Shapiro administration announced the launch of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Connectivity Work Group, a new statewide partnership tasked to develop a comprehensive strategy to prioritize wildlife crossings, improve public safety, and conserve critical habitat. Co-led by the Pennsylvania Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Transportation (PennDOT) and funded federally at $840,000 will help guide future infrastructure investments by bringing together 11 state agencies to “identify priority wildlife corridors, recommend strategic infrastructure improvements, and create Pennsylvania’s first statewide wildlife connectivity plan using science-based data and mapping.”
