California targets wildlife crossing projects with $8M grant for safer roads

California targets wildlife crossing projects with $8M grant for safer roads

announced an $8-million grant to California to improve its safety for drivers and wildlife on the roadways. They will move forward with the first round of $110 million grants for 19 wildlife projects. “Funding is critical to get projects off the ground for private habitat connectivity and wildlife projects,” said Lands and Wildlife Program Supervisor Shawn Freeze of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.