The Florida Wildlife Corridor

Wildlife Crossing Experts and Conservation Leaders from California, Texas, and Florida Unite in Bipartisan Effort to Advance Wildlife Connectivity

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a monumental bipartisan effort, representatives from nonprofit organizations and the transportation and natural resources agencies from California, Texas, and Florida came together on Friday, February 9th in Agoura Hills—the site of the visionary Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing—around the common cause of advancing wildlife connectivity. 

Key Points: 
  • The National Wildlife Federation's #SaveLACougars campaign and The Wildlife Crossing Fund hosted the unique 'Connections in Conservation' gathering that united wildlife crossing experts and advocates from the three most populated states in the nation around a shared commitment to protecting wildlife.
  • "Last fall, we toured sites in Florida and Texas to learn more about wildlife crossings and connectivity efforts in those states.
  • Florida also demonstrated leadership when the comprehensive Florida Wildlife Corridor Act was signed into law following unanimous bipartisan support by the Florida legislature in 2021.
  • The film was also co-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, whose support also helped make the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing a reality.

Advancements to Explore how Society is Working to Protect Precious Wildlife and Natural Resources

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming episode of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on developments in large scale wildlife conservation.

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  • JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming episode of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on developments in large scale wildlife conservation.
  • Audiences will discover how non-profits, like the Live Wildly Foundation, are helping to change traditional approaches to tackling complex challenges of balancing growth and retaining natural areas.
  • If we are successful, you will be able to see the Florida Wildlife Corridor from space for generations to come," said Live Wildly CEO, Lisa Shipley.
  • In addition, the segment will educate about the Florida Wildlife Corridor, an 18-million-acre wildlife superhighway that is being used as a model for public-private partnership, citizen advocacy, and grassroots support.