Natural History Wanderings

from the Sierra Club

The United States can learn a lot from the Netherlands, which has the longest wildlife crossing in the world to allow animals to roam freely without the risk of becoming roadkill. Despite being one of the most densely populated countries in the world, the Netherlands has nearly 3,000 crossings in place that reduce habitat fragmentation and improve connectivity for wildlife like red foxes, roe deer, wild boar, otters, badgers, and more. America’s landscapes could follow suit with $350 million allocated for wildlife crossings via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

Find out why this infrastructure is crucial in supporting wildlife and reconnecting landscapes.