Gabriel Oppler, Author at Conservation Corridor

About Gabriel Oppler

Gabriel Oppler is the International Policy & Partnerships Specialist at the Center for Large Landscape Conservation in Missoula, Montana.

CMS/CoP-15: Ecological connectivity strengthens cooperation for migratory species

Gabriel Oppler2026-04-27T12:05:51-04:00April 27th, 2026|Corridor Policy, Digests|

The 15th CoP took place in Brazil in March 2026, with several key events and resolutions focusing on ecological connectivity across global landscapes.

National Dialogue for Ecological Connectivity convenes in Spain

Gabriel Oppler2025-07-28T13:20:05-04:00June 27th, 2025|Corridor Policy, Digests|

Spain has adopted increasingly strong policy underpinning a commitment to ecological connectivity, culminating in a key meeting this month to coordinate management plans across multiple scales and sectors.

New guidance for transboundary conservation

Gabriel Oppler2025-08-07T12:25:17-04:00April 25th, 2025|Corridor Policy, Digests|

A new publication from the partners of the Staying Connected Initiative synthesizes recent insights on connectivity conservation across eastern Canada, the northeastern United States, and many Indigenous territories.

Pivotal summit leads to renewed policy commitments

Gabriel Oppler2025-08-07T12:25:33-04:00February 28th, 2025|Corridor Policy, Digests|

The Northeastern North America/Turtle Island Landscape Connectivity Summit took place last summer, making it the first-ever cross-boundary gathering focused on advancing landscape connectivity conservation and restoration in the region.

Ecological corridors protected by law in Brazil’s Pantanal region

Gabriel Oppler2024-12-13T10:19:28-05:00August 30th, 2024|Corridor Policy, Digests|

Two recent articles of legislation in Brazil have given stronger protections to ecological connectivity in the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland and home to immense biodiversity.

Connectivity in National Policies: Kazakhstan

Gabriel Oppler2025-03-25T12:34:57-04:00May 31st, 2024|Corridor Policy, Digests|

Kazakhstan is one of only a few countries in the world that recognize ecological corridors in national law, helping to protect its striking diversity of landscapes and wildlife.

Outcomes of CoP-14 to the Convention on Migratory Species

Gabriel Oppler2024-07-01T11:59:40-04:00March 21st, 2024|Corridor Policy, Digests|

The 14th CoP took place in Uzbekistan in February 2024 and featured several new resolutions and decisions that directly aim to improve global connectivity of land- and seascapes.

Connectivity in National Policies: Costa Rica

Gabriel Oppler2024-07-01T12:00:23-04:00November 28th, 2023|Corridor Policy, Digests|

For almost two decades, Costa Rica's National Biological Corridors Program has functioned as an effective national conservation strategy to protect and connect the country's incredible biodiversity.

Conectividad en las Políticas Nacionales: Ecuador

Gabriel Oppler2024-07-01T12:02:35-04:00March 1st, 2023|Corridor Policy, Digests, Uncategorized|

Ecuador's first formally designated corridor supports numerous species of conservation concern and is the culmination of many years of multi-agency efforts.

Connectivity in National Policies: Ecuador

Gabriel Oppler2024-07-01T12:02:47-04:00February 28th, 2023|Corridor Policy, Digests|

Ecuador's first formally designated corridor supports numerous species of conservation concern and is the culmination of many years of multi-agency efforts. (Disponible en Español)

State	Year	Policy	Description
New Hampshire	2026	SB592	Enables regional, conservation, and energy resource planning for habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors
New Hampshire	2019	SB200	Requires the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to consider fish and wildlife crossings and mitigation measures in all future road and culvert projects
New Hampshire	2016	SB376	Requires the fish and game department to identify existing and needed wildlife corridors connecting wildlife habitats in the state and to make recommendations for legislative changes

State	Year	Policy	Description
Maine	2023	LD258	Appropriates $7.5 million to Department of Transportation to improve roadways with potential adaptations for wildlife
Maine	2023	LD1881	Establishes compensation fee program relating to fish and wildlife habitats and associated corridors, including compensation paid by solar energy development
Maine	2023	LD508	Requires Department of Environmental Protection to review its permitting laws concerning climate change, habitat connectivity, ecological resilience, and coastal environments

State	Year	Policy	Description
New Jersey	2025	S3618	Directs state agencies to develop a Wildlife Corridor Action Plan
New Jersey	2024	S3916/A5486	Expands eligibility for existing wildlife fencing programs by including farmers leasing farmland
New Jersey	2007	NJAC7:13	Requires the state to incorporate wildlife crossings or a natural bank for terrestrial threatened and endangered species and/or species of concern when a new bridge or culvert project would cause habitat fragmentation

State	Year	Policy	Description
New Mexico	2023	SB72	Appropriates money to new Wildlife Corridors Fund for implementation of wildlife crossing projects under New Mexico Wildlife Corridor Action Plan
New Mexico	2022	HB 2	Allocates funding for projects to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and allows the Department of Transportation and Department of Game to implement their Wildlife Corridors Action Plan
New Mexico	2019	SB 228	Requires the creation of a Wildlife Corridor Action Plan that includes comprehensive guidance to agencies for identifying, prioritizing and maintaining important areas for wildlife movement

State	Year	Policy	Description
Washington	2023	HB1216/SB5196	Requires Department of Ecology to prepare environmental impact statements for clean energy projects that consider impacts to habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors
Washington	2022	SB5689	Provides funding for US 97 Wildlife Crossing Improvements project
Washington	2019	SEO 1031.02	Recognizes the effect of roadways in creating barriers to wildlife movement, breeding, and migrations; the Washington State Department of Transportation will promote and support Practical Solutions and Planning and Environmental Linkages to integrate habitat connectivity and biodiversity plans; will make use of the highway prioritization map known as Habitat Connectivity Investment Priorities; and will corporate and coordinate with other agencies involved in wildlife habitat protection, specifically along highways

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