Budget legislation was signed into law in Utah this week that includes $20 million for building wildlife crossing infrastructure. Utah joins other Western states in enacting bills that allow them to receive millions of dollars in federal matching funds to install wildlife overpasses, underpasses and fencing. Bill Christensen, volunteer government relations representative for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, said Utah has a long history of investing in wildlife crossings, and the state s $20 million appropriation will turn into $100 million. .
By Steve MacLaughlin for NBC Miami.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration After Hurricane Irma, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity allocated $15 million to the Monroe County Voluntary Home Buyout Program. It allows the county to purchase land from homeowners affected by Hurricane Irma, demolish the structures and let the land remain an open space that can accommodate the rising ocean. Monroe County has an all-in approach: Adaptation with projects like raising roads and managed retreat with projects like home buyouts. .
By Jeniece Roman for WSHU Public Radio.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for Connecticut News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has made progress on its farm in North Stonington. In partnership with UConn, tribal members are learning about sustainability and self-sufficiency. .
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Indigenous voting activists are throwing parties around Montana this weekend to encourage citizens to vote, but especially to encourage Native Americans to get involved in the democratic process. Western Native Voice is working with Montana Conservation Voters to stress the importance of voting in next week s local elections. Adam Beaves-Fisher, deputy director for government and political relations, said it is important for all citizens to be democratically active, but it is especially essential for Montana s indigenous people to cast their ballots and use their voice because they have historically been disenfranchised. .