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Conservationists urge funding for highway wildlife crossings to cut collisions and protect species
2102717 · January 3, 2025
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Summary
Wild Virginia requested budget support for wildlife crossing projects and cited research showing underpasses and fencing can reduce vehicle‑wildlife collisions by up to 96 percent.
A conservation advocate told the committees that Virginia should fund wildlife crossing projects to reduce vehicle‑wildlife collisions, protect biodiversity and leverage federal funding.
The Nut Graf: Dr. Jess Roberts of Wild Virginia urged lawmakers to support a budget amendment that would fund wildlife crossings such…
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