Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act of 2025

Improved Wildlife Safety and Habitat: The grant program funds projects to improve habitat quality, including human-wildlife vehicle collision reduction and road/infrastructure modification (Section 4(b)(1)).

Support for Local Communities: The Foundation has the authority to waive cost-sharing requirements for projects that benefit Indian Tribes, historically disadvantaged communities, or areas of persistent poverty (Section 4(d)(2)(C)).

Collaborative Land Management: The program encourages voluntary collaboration with landowners to secure habitat through leases, conservation easements, or other means (Section 4(b)(1) and 4(b)(2)).

Data-Driven Management: The State and Tribal Migration Research Program provides funds for agencies to collect and analyze data on how wildlife moves, which can assist in better management (Section 5(a)).

Technical Assistance for Conservation: The updated Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program allows for technical assistance to implement voluntary programs focused on migration corridors (Section 6(a)).

Requirement for Cost Sharing: Most projects funded by the grant program require a non-federal share of at least 10 percent of the total cost (Section 4(d)(2)(B)(i)).

Protection of Private Information: While the bill includes measures to protect sensitive information regarding private property and individual locations, the mapping of movement areas is an active part of the program (Section 8(a)(2)(A)).