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Wildlife crossings—bridges and underpasses for animals—can reduce collisions with vehicles by 80%. Idaho is investing in these solutions to make roads safer and reconnect wildlife habitats intersected by roads and highways. 📸Matthew Pieron/@idfg pewtrsts.org/4t4DC9u

Progress: Utah passed legislation to create a permanent funding source for wildlife crossings—improving driver safety and reconnecting wildlife habitat. Here's a look at what these crossings can do. pewtrsts.org/3NHRpEb

“Despite the scale and urgency, biodiversity loss remains severely under-recognized,” says our Tim Nicol. The new Nature Media Centre in Australia is closing the gap between the need for conservation and the lack of urgency for it.📸Vince Russell/Unsplash pewtrsts.org/407BVvO

Ever wonder who protects the parts of the ocean no country owns? Next week, global delegates will meet to continue setting up the governance systems required to do just that—through the newly active high seas treaty. #BBNJ pewtrsts.org/4lMqiV6

Idaho was the second-fastest-growing state by population percentage in 2025. That means more drivers—and more wildlife-vehicle collisions. That's why the state is investing in solutions to make roads safer for drivers and animals.📸Matthew Pieron/@idfg pewtrsts.org/4t4DC9u

Good wildlife news! Utah passed two bills that will help: ✅Fund wildlife crossings ✅Reconnect habitats fragmented by roads ✅Consider habitats in future wind & solar developments pewtrsts.org/3NHRpEb

Protecting paradise isn’t free. 🌊 Small island nations hold 20% of global biodiversity and 40% of the world’s coral reefs, yet their budgets are tight. From Palau to the Bahamas, visitor fees turn tourism into steady conservation funding. pewtrsts.org/4sTeGCx

One wildlife crossing can prevent 1,400 accidents over its lifetime, saving lives and billions of dollars, according to a Scioto Analysis report. Investing in these bridges and underpasses is a win-win for drivers and wildlife. pewtrsts.org/3MadY3B

The story of New Mexico's Greater Chaco shows what long-term conservation can look like. Since 1907, presidents and Congress from across the political spectrum have worked with Tribal leaders to safeguard this vital cultural landscape. #ProtectChaco pewtrsts.org/47wf4Os

Wildlife crossings make roads safer for drivers and animals—and Colorado is well-positioned to invest in them. A new bipartisan bill could fund projects that protect drivers and animals alike, turning a tragic loss into action for safer highways. #COleg pewtrsts.org/4bOfp0c

This week, countries gather to take a big step toward protecting the high seas. The #BBNJ PrepCom is underway, and Pew is there as nations map out how this historic treaty will work—all before the first Conference of Parties meets leading into 2027. pewtrsts.org/4lMqiV6

Public lands provide clean air, clean water, and more—plus something harder to measure: tranquility. That’s one reason former Navy SEAL Brett Myrick advocates to protect these lands: “I speak for these places and the animals that don’t have a voice.” pewtrsts.org/3Ni2Baa

Progress: Over two years ago, Ecuador struck a deal that will generate millions of dollars to protect the waters surrounding the Galápagos Islands. Those funds help reduce illegal fishing and support the region's marine life. pewtrsts.org/4lwXzmU 📸David Courbit/Unsplash

After losing her father in a wildlife collision, Colorado resident Mary Rodriguez is pushing for safer roads for people and animals alike. A new bill could fund crossings that cut crashes by over 90%. #COleg pewtrsts.org/4bOfp0c

"New Mexico’s commitment reflects its leadership in safeguarding its limited and precious water resources," explains our Patrick Lane. Investing in New Mexico's rivers is a win-win for the environment and communities. pewtrsts.org/40wyXkF

Today's roads and highways cut through migration corridors that wildlife have used for generations, which can lead to accidents. Wildlife crossings—overpasses or underpasses for animals—can reconnect habitats and make roads safer for drivers and animals. pewtrsts.org/3MadY3B

Unfortunately, Australia’s biodiversity is in ongoing decline, threatened by development, invasive species, and more. The new Nature Media Centre is raising awareness of this loss and building public support for conservation. pewtrsts.org/407BVvO 📸Vince Russell/Unsplash

Chile's announcement established roughly 130,000 square miles of new marine protections to support habitat for: 🐋 Whales 🦭 Seals 🦞Lobsters 🐟 Swordfish 🐢 Turtles …And more. pewtrsts.org/40UOECf 📸: Andy Mann, Kyle Roepke

“Despite the scale and urgency, biodiversity loss remains severely under-recognized,” says our Tim Nicol. The new Nature Media Centre in Australia is closing the gap between the need for conservation and the lack of urgency for it.📸Vince Russell/Unsplash pewtrsts.org/407BVvO

Great news! Chile has created two new marine protected areas covering approximately 130,000 square miles. The announcement supports the region's marine life and the historical rights of artisanal fishers. pewtrsts.org/40UOECf 📸 Andy Mann and Kyle Roepke