Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services Pilot Program
A new state-wide program offers extensive financial incentives to landowners whose land has high-priority conservation value for Florida panthers.
Policy Preview: Bipartisan Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act
Recently proposed U.S. legislation aims to provide funding and technical expertise for maintaining and restoring connectivity for ungulates in priority movement areas across jurisdictions.
Wildlife Corridor Action Plans across the U.S.
Multiple states have recently adopted Wildlife Corridor Action Plans that allow state transportation and wildlife agencies to collaborate in reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions.
Funding awarded under the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
The program, established in 2022 under the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, awarded almost $110 million to 19 projects across 17 states.
State-by-state connectivity policy guide: Virginia
In 2023, Virginia finalized its Wildlife Corridor Action Plan, building on years of legislation that supported landscape connectivity in a state with high biodiversity.
State-by-state connectivity policy guide: California
California has spent over a decade demonstrating a strong commitment to connectivity across a large region characterized by diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, and burgeoning urban development.
Connectivity in National Policies: Tanzania
Tanzania's protected area network - which includes iconic locations such as Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks - is supported by several national policies that protect and connect the country's biodiversity.
New national policy promotes collaborative habitat connectivity conservation on public lands
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management issued a memorandum that elevates habitat connectivity to a prominent position in the agency's mission.
Connectivity policy in the U.S. – past and present
A new compendium from the Center for Large Landscape Conservation summarizes the most significant federal and state policies enacted from 2007 to 2021 in support of connectivity.
State-by-state connectivity policy guide: Florida
Decades of collaborative work have culminated in the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, which helps manage the habitats and connections that are critical for both conservation and economic welfare.
State-by-state connectivity policy guide: Wyoming
Since 2008, Wyoming has taken a proactive approach in enacting legislation aimed at protecting wildlife corridors and wildlife migratory routes across the state.
State-by-state connectivity policy guide: Colorado
Colorado has been a leading state over the past several years in crafting and implementing effective landscape connectivity policy to protect migratory species and prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions.
Connectivity in the CBD Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
The Convention on Biological Diversity is holding its 15th Conference of the Parties to finalize and adopt the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, which includes directives on increasing connectivity.