NY Chapter Visits Albany to Lobby for Wildlife Crossing Bill New York BHA / Wednesday, March 6, 2024 / Categories: Media, Chapter News, State Issues Tuesday March 5th NY BHA along with Wildlands Network, The Nature Conservancy, Rewinding Institute, Protect the Adirondacks, Scenic Hudson, and Hudson Highlands Land Trust visited with NY Assembly members to push for passing the Wildlife Crossing Bill, A4243B. Here are some reasons we support this bill New York State DOT estimates that there are roughly 65,000 deer-vehicle collisions each year in New York Habitat loss and fragmentation are leading causes of biodiversity loss, with fragmentation, specifically, reducing biodiversity by up to 75 percent Wildlife crossings are a proven solution to reducing habitat fragmentation New York is currently missing out on federal funding available for Wildlife Crossings For more information and bills NY BHA is tracking click HERE. Previous Article 2024 Utah Legislative Session Recap & Impacts Next Article BHA Opposes Sweeping Fishing Closures in California Share on: 𝕏 Print 1326 Tags: New York Chapter New York BHANew York BHA The New York Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers works to bring BHA’s proven, grassroots conservation and advocacy approach to New York’s wild places and rich outdoor heritage. Building on New York’s proud conservation legacy and the Adirondacks that helped inspire Teddy Roosevelt, we believe hunters and anglers remain at the heart of safeguarding wild places for future generations. Other posts by New York BHA Contact author Full biography Full biography The New York Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers works to bring BHA’s proven, grassroots conservation and advocacy approach to New York’s wild places and rich outdoor heritage. Building on New York’s proud conservation legacy and the Adirondacks that helped inspire Teddy Roosevelt, we believe hunters and anglers remain at the heart of safeguarding wild places for future generations. x