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As a result of a collaboration between the Lewis Creek Association, VT Fish and Wildlife, the Town of Monkton, VTrans, the Monkton Conservation Commission, consulting engineers Lamoureux and Dickinson, consulting herpetologist Jim Andrews, and many private donors; two amphibian underpasses were built last summer near the Huizenga Swamp in Monkton Vermont. We are thrilled to report that based on the first recent data gathered during spring rains and the first significant amphibian movement in 2016, the roadway underpasses are working as planned! Steady streams of amphibians passed through both underpasses and were captured on camera. Your collective donations were critical to making this happen.



During the night of March16-17, from 9 PM until 7AM the next morning, 172 frogs (mostly Wood Frogs) and 152 mole salamanders (mostly Blue-spotted and their hybrids) safely crossed through the two tunnels. Much more activity is expected later this spring and continuing right through fall. We will keep you posted as this first year unfolds, including this fall time when these residents will travel back to their wintering homes.



Check out the photo below from the underpass cameras! You have to look carefully to see the amphibians.











This one large spotted salamander sculpture is an anonymous gift that was hand carved out of wood and placed on site. This “talk of the town” critter has garnered lots of attention by passing commuters and we will surely highlight this healthy looking mascot during our ribbon cutting event. Stay Tuned! Great news for all those who donated generously to build Vermont’s first wildlife crossing tunnels! Two new wildlife tunnels are now providing safe travel in a critical wildlife habitat area that was once divided by an increasingly busy road.As a result of a collaboration between the Lewis Creek Association, VT Fish and Wildlife, the Town of Monkton, VTrans, the Monkton Conservation Commission, consulting engineers Lamoureux and Dickinson, consulting herpetologist Jim Andrews, and many private donors; two amphibian underpasses were built last summer near the Huizenga Swamp in Monkton Vermont. We are thrilled to report that based on the first recent data gathered during spring rains and the first significant amphibian movement in 2016, the roadway underpasses are working as planned! Steady streams of amphibians passed through both underpasses and were captured on camera. Your collective donations were critical to making this happen.During the night of March16-17, from 9 PM until 7AM the next morning, 172 frogs (mostly Wood Frogs) and 152 mole salamanders (mostly Blue-spotted and their hybrids) safely crossed through the two tunnels. Much more activity is expected later this spring and continuing right through fall. We will keep you posted as this first year unfolds, including this fall time when these residents will travel back to their wintering homes.Check out the photo below from the underpass cameras! You have to look carefully to see the amphibians.This one large spotted salamander sculpture is an anonymous gift that was hand carved out of wood and placed on site. This “talk of the town” critter has garnered lots of attention by passing commuters and we will surely highlight this healthy looking mascot during our ribbon cutting event. Stay Tuned! Stay in Touch Seasonal updates on the Monkton Wildlife Crossing and other conservation, restoration, and education projects in the Lewis Creek Watershed can be found at: Lewis Creek Association's website, www.lewiscreek.org

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