The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has awarded NCDOT $25 million to construct wildlife crossings that can provide safe passage for the critically endangered species.
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Alligator River refuge to celebrate 40 years of conservation
There will be refuge tours, educational activities, family fun, food, equipment on display and a chance to meet refuge staff during the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge celebration.
Biologists, advocates push for more wildlife crossing funds
Proponents of the federal Red Wolf Recovery Program say more protected highway wildlife crossings in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge would benefit all species.
Wildlife crossings gain visibility, financial support in state
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge officials are working with the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Department of Transportation to build wildlife crossings at each end of the Alligator River replacement bridge between Tyrrell and Dare counties, and more could be built.
Fish, Wildlife Service reveals project plans for $27.25M
The nature-based solutions announced Thursday for nine refuges and game lands in the Albemarle-Pamlico region include shoreline protection, improvements to water quality, climate resiliency, and wetland impoundment upgrades.
National Wildlife Refuges Entry Fee Waived
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has suspended entrance fees to national wildlife refuges until further notice.
Visible Change: Alligator River ‘Ghost Forests’
The effects of climate change on the N.C. coast are especially pronounced at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, where the rising sea level is visibly transforming habitats.
Alligator River Refuge
The watery wilderness that is the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is 30 years old this year. The red wolves, the red cockaded woodpeckers, the black bears and, yes, the alligators should be rejoicing.
