Happy Eco News: Vermont’s Amphibian Underpass Cuts Wildlife Road Deaths by 80 Percent

A 12-year study shows Vermont’s amphibian underpass saved thousands of frogs, newts, and salamanders during spring migration seasons. Monkton, nestled near Burlington, Vermont, witnessed a heartbreaking sight in spring 2006. Over two nights, more than 1,000 frogs, newts, and salamanders met their end on town roads. This tragic scene unfolded during the spring migration season, when these creatures move from forests to nearby ponds and streams to mate and lay eggs. So the town created an innovative way to reduce amphibian road deaths by 80 percent by constructing an innovative amphibian underpass system beneath a busy road. This 12-year study offers hope for wildlife protection efforts nationwide, though, honestly, the solution isn’t flawless. Read ON.