Committee advances wildlife‑connectivity bill after adding landowner consultation requirement Engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5203, directing WSDOT and WDFW to develop an integrated wildlife habitat connectivity strategy and creating two accounts to fund crossings, was reported out of committee after adoption of an amendment requiring consultation with landowners; final roll call was 16–12 with one excused.

The House Transportation Committee has just advanced a groundbreaking wildlife connectivity bill that mandates landowner consultations before building crucial wildlife crossings, aiming to enhance road safety and conservation efforts.

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House committee hears bill to create statewide wildlife‑connectivity strategy, accounts for crossings The House Transportation Committee heard ESSB 5203, which would require WSDOT and WDFW to develop an integrated wildlife habitat connectivity strategy, create two dedicated accounts for corridors and crossings, and report to the legislature by Dec. 1, 2026; testimony ranged from conservation groups urging passage to rural landowners and local officials raising concerns about outreach and cost.

A new bill aims to enhance wildlife safety on Washington roads by creating dedicated corridors and crossings, but concerns about cost and local outreach are raising eyebrows.

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We came across #WildlifeConnect, a global initiative working to reconnect habitats with ecological corridors🐾🌍

In EU, they focus on the #Carpathians, combining science, policy and community engagement

More info: wildlifeconnect.org

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UDOT secures $9M grant for wildlife crossings between Fruitland and Starvation Reservoir UDOT will enhance wildlife safety and connectivity with new underpasses and fencing.

Utah is investing over $9 million to build wildlife crossings that will protect both animals and drivers along the busy US-40 corridor!

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