Making Summit County Roads Safer for Wildlife and People
Creating Safe Crossings for Wildlife
Reconnecting local wildlife species with their habitat
Ensuring Safer Travel in Summit County
Keeping roads safer for people and reducing wildlife-related auto collisions
Fostering Healthy Wildlife Populations
Ensuring access to basic survival needs such as food, water, and habitat
State, Local & Federal governments • Land managers • Town & County Planners • Ski Areas • Recreation Groups • Conservation Organizations • Scientists • Engineers • and more
In the News
Wildlife crossings proposed on east side of Vail Pass could be funded through new state, federal programs
Copper Mountain Resort Helps 13 Nonprofits with Play It Forward Wednesdays
Bill to Fund Wildlife Crossings Passes out of Colorado State Senate
Summit County Safe Passages Awarded the Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2020 Northwest Region Partner of the Year Award
(Watch 1st 3 min of acceptance video here)
Safe Passages for Local Wildlife
Colorado Senate Advances Wildlife Collision Prevention Act
The Colorado State Senate has passed the Wildlife Collision Prevention Act (SB26-141), a bipartisan bill to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve safety for drivers and animals. The legislation would create a dedicated fund—supported by a voluntary $5 vehicle registration fee—to invest in proven solutions like wildlife crossings, which can cut collisions by over 90%. The bill now moves to the House for consideration.
In Colorado, thousands of wildlife-vehicle collisions occur each year, resulting in injuries, fatalities, and significant economic costs—making this investment a critical step toward safer roads and stronger habitat connectivity statewide. If approved, the funding could also help unlock additional federal dollars to expand these projects across Colorado.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: connecting natural landscapes, restoring iconic wildlife, reducing wildlife-related car collisions and protecting our natural heritage for current and future generations.
Our Responsibility
Our Community, Our Wildlife, Our Future
Roads are an essential part of modern society, but they can also be harmful to humans and wildlife. Whether you live, recreate or vacation in Summit County, it’s important to understand the impacts we have.
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