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North Carolina Funds Wildlife Crossings | Raleigh News
North Carolina just dropped a major wildlife win: $10.2 million every two years to build safe animal crossings—overpasses and underpasses—especially in the western mountains. This follows a $25 million federal grant already tackling red wolves and other critters on U.S. Highway 64. With steady funding, the state can now match federal grants and tackle the $8 billion annual cost of wildlife-vehicle crashes—plus keep drivers safer. After 20 years of advocacy by groups like Safe Passage, who mapped hotspots and tested designs, this is a game-changer. Expect the first crossings to appear on…
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