The Pueblo of Santa Ana Department of Natural Resources hosted a wildlife corridor summit on Sept. 19, focusing on protecting both motorists and wildlife on roadways.
The event brought together wildlife biologists from across the country and tribal leaders to collaborate on strategies for preserving wildlife connectivity and reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions.
The summit, organized by the First Nations Development Institute and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, highlighted the importance of collaboration between tribes, government agencies and conservation organizations to protect wildlife and motorists. It was an informative meeting for the Santa Ana Pueblo community, including the tribal council, leadership, and members, which also welcomed participation from neighboring tribes such as the Cochiti and Santo Domingo pueblos…