Restore a safe migration corridor for the Mosquito Range, Buffalo Peaks and South Park mule deer and elk herds across US Highway 24 in Colorado. Project will improve motorist safety and decrease wildlife-vehicle collisions by 90% by installing four miles of fencing to direct elk, deer and other wildlife to an existing wildlife bridge.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
RESTORE Colorado
Project Title: Improving Wildlife Connectivity and Motorist Safety Across US Highway 24 (CO)
Organization:
Colorado Department of Transportation
Project ID:
2506.20.068541
Description:
Award Amount:
$267852.50
Location:
Milepost 213.5 to 217.5 on US Highway 24 in Chaffee County, Colorado