JOIN US! 2026 Roadside Wildlife Count
Become a volunteer and help us collect data on wildlife this fall.
As fall arrives, animals will be on the move across the country. Whether it is an annual migration, the “rut” or reproduction season, or animals fattening up for the winter, animals are moving through our landscapes. Those same landscapes are now criss-crossed with roads and human infrastructure, which has broken up habitat, making it harder for animals to find resources and get to where they need to go. It is estimated that there are one million vertebrate animals killed on roads each day.
People like to be out in nature during the fall as well. Now you can help us track the impact of roads on wildlife during your fall travels.
Between Oct. 2 and 11, we will be collecting data using an app that allows you to record when you see an animal on the side of the road (dead or alive). We will share the results of our tracking with agency partners, the media, and decision-makers to tell
the story of the impacts of roads on wildlife and call for more wildlife crossings to be built.
Wildlife crossings are structures that reconnect habitat, allowing animals to more safely move through landscapes and thrive. They’ve been proven to reduce wildlife vehicle collisions by over 90%.
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