Appalachian Corridor is proud to have contributed to the installation of a crossing structure for turtles and other small animals on the section of Route 245 that crosses Peasley Pond in Bolton-Est in partnership with Quebec’s ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des transports (MTMDET) and ministère de la Faune, des Forêts et des Parcs (MFFP). This is the first crossing of its kind developed by the MTMDET in Quebec. This area had been documented by Appalachian Corridor as a hotspot for turtle collisions, including species listed as threatened in Quebec or Canada. “As a community, we can be proud to be the first in Quebec to set up wildlife crossings like these. The installation of this crossing is a major achievement for the recovery of turtle populations. We warmly thank the MTMDET for agreeing to collaborate on this outstanding innovative project,” said Mélanie Lelièvre, Executive Director of Appalachian Corridor. Fences were installed on both sides of the road to direct turtles towards the crossing. The MTMDET took advantage of a scheduled culvert rehabilitation to integrate this wildlife passage with the road infrastructure. Read full News release…