MAKING ROADS SAFER FOR DRIVERS AND WILDLIFE
The Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridors Collaborative brings together organizations working at the intersection of transportation, public safety, and wildlife conservation.
Our mission is to reduce animal-vehicle collisions and improve safe wildlife passage statewide.
VIRGINIA SAFE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS COLLABORATIVE
Every year, 72,000 wildlife-vehicle collisions happen on Virginia roads. These crashes kill wildlife, endanger drivers, and cost millions.
As a coalition of state agencies, researchers, and conservation groups, we use science and policy to make roads work for everyone.
72,000
Wildlife-vehicle collisions annually in Virginia
92%
Average crash reduction with fencing & crossing
40+
Partner organizations working together
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS
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We share resources and connect partners to support efforts that improve wildlife passage.
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We connect researchers and translate findings into supported wildlife connectivity solutions.
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We provide tools and information to support partners in planning and decision-making.
FEATURED PARTNERS IN ACTION
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Corridor Q Elk & Wildlife Study
VDOT | Virginia DWR | VTRC | Wildlands Network
Designing crossings and fencing to protect reintroduced elk and reduce collision risks on this 14-mile highway in southwest Virginia. -
I-64 Underpass Enhancements
Virginia Transportation Research Council | VDOT
Fencing added to existing underpasses increased deer crossings by 410%, reduced crashes by 92%, and saved approximately $2.3 million per site. -
Bobcat Movement Study
Virginia Tech | Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute | Albemarle Natural Heritage Committee
Tracking bobcats to identify critical corridors that protect movement across rural landscapes and inform conservation planning.
WE ARE THE COLLABORATIVE
