Take action to change the lives of wildlife being affected by habitat loss, fragmentation, and climate change by showing your support for the introduction of Wildlife Corridors in Tennessee.

In May 2019, the International Governmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a report detailing the threat of extinction for 1 million species world wide. Subsequently, it is estimated that 1 in 5 species in the United States is at risk of becoming extinct in the coming decades if we do not act soon.

Leading scientists agree that creating and protecting wildlife corridors is an important solution to the extinction crisis because of their many contributions to safety, security, and connectivity.The land bridge structures provide wildlife with a safe passage from one critical landmass to another, strengthening the land connectivity, supporting healthy migration, aiding in habitat loss, and enabling a greater chance of species survival.

The introduction of wildlife corridors will not only aid in the safety of crossing animals but also the safety of highway drivers.

Tennessee is ranked as one of the worst states in America for wildlife related accidents. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's statewide deer related crash data show that between the years of 2012- 2016, there were a total of 32,750 deer related accidents that occurred on state highways. In 2012, there were a total of 5,957 accidents. In 2014 there were a total of 6,430 accidents and in 2016 a total of 7,219 accidents. There is a pattern that is steadily increasing within the data, growing exceedingly harmful to the well being of Tennessee's wildlife and the safety of Tennessee's residents and travelers. It is apparent that the problem will not get better on its own and change needs to happen soon.

Please add your name in support for Wildlife Corridors in Tennessee, Thank you!