States of Innovation: Creating Corridors for Wildlife

Story: In this episode of “Restoring Community,” we travel to the Kinship Community Food Center, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We hear from the center’s executive director, Vincent Noth, about how he transformed a former community pantry into a gathering place, and residents share their experiences finding fellowship, belonging, and connection through food. 

Related resources:

• Kinship Community Food Center
• Getting to Know Vincent Noth of Milwaukee’s Kinship Community Food Center
• Vincent Noth Is Nourishing Milwaukee and Its Soul

Stat: $8 billion: The cost of vehicle collisions with wildlife each year in the U.S.

Story: In America’s West, animal herds follow ancient migration routes that are bisected by roads and highways. In this episode, we hear from Matt Skroch, who leads Pew’s efforts to conserve wildlife corridors, and Jodi Hilty, of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, about innovative solutions that make roads safer for both people and animals.

Related resources:

Wyoming Conserves Habitat Where the Deer and the Antelope (Still) Play

Western States Use Science and Data to Safeguard Migrating Wildlife

Wildlife Crossings Can Protect Migrating Animals

How Wildlife Crossings Protect Migrating Animals in Nevada