There were no passengers aboard when accident occurred The Park Record by Jay Hamburge r | March 16, 2026 A Park City transit bus collided with a moose between Old Town and Empire Pass in mid-March, killing the animal, the Park City Police Department said. The accident occurred at a little bit before 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, on Marsac Avenue approximately one-half of a mile from Old Town. The Police Department said the moose “walked into the roadway on Marsac, caus

WILDLIFE CONNECTIVITY  •  OPEN SPACE  •  COMMUNITY Leslie Miller's stunning column in the Park Record gives voice to the animals of the 910 parcel — and reminds us why connectivity is everything. "Hello Humans, Asked to give voice to my feathered, furred and scale-skinned community living wild on the 910 — our homeland — is a challenge." — Leslie Miller, Park Record, March 11, 2026 A Voice We Rarely Hear Imagine setting down your own perspective entirely — your plans, your pr

THE HEARLD JOURNAL | Corbin Allen staff writer | Mar 10, 2026 Conservation Officer Rick Schulze, of the Division of Wildlife Resources, stands in a tunnel running under the highway in Sardine Canyon in this 2007 file photo. The tunnels were built to provide deer a safer option to cross the highway. Pending Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature, H.B. 431 will set aside $2 million to preserve wildlife connectivity and livestock protection projects, a decision wholeheartedly supported b

Right now in the 2026 Utah legislative session, lawmakers are considering House Bill 431 — the “Wildlife Crossing Amendments.”  This proposal is centered on expanding how the state supports wildlife connectivity and protections against wildlife-vehicle collisions. Here’s what HB 431 would do: Create and support dedicated funding mechanisms  for wildlife crossing infrastructure and habitat connectivity projects. Empower Utahns to give at the point of vehicle registration or li

Around the world, transportation infrastructure connects people and drives economies. But when poorly planned, it fragments habitats, increases emissions, and weakens resilience. And right now, we’re living in the most explosive era of infrastructure expansion in human history. By  Evan Freund Published onDecember 10, 2025 © Getty Images / Thianchai Sitthikongsak / WWF-US The United Nations (UN) has launched the first-ever Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035), a global

On December 4th we hosted The Science of the Greatest Snow on Earth at The Ele Bar at Red Rock Brewery in Kimball Junction. It was wonderful to come together—sharing good food, good beer, and great conversation—while diving into the science that shapes our winters. A heartfelt thank-you as well to Evan Thayer of OpenSnow for delivering such insightful, engaging perspectives on current weather conditions and what truly makes Utah’s snow one-of-a-kind. Events like this are p

Rock Design Associates releases the Phase 1 Park City Connectivity Report in partnership with Save People Save Wildlife Big news, Park City! The results of months of collaboration, research, and community partnership are in — and they mark a milestone for wildlife, safety, and our shared mountain home. Save People Save Wildlife (SPSW) is proud to announce the release of the Rock Design Associates (RDA) Phase 1 Park City Connectivity Report, an independent, science-based engin

OCTOBER 2025 CALL OF THE WILD Save People Save Wildlife uses grassroots solutions to tackle vehicle wildlife collisions in summit county....

Save People Save Wildlife (SPSW) is excited to launch our new campaign that shares safety information to help both wildlife and humans in...

At Save People Save Wildlife (SPSW), we know that meaningful change takes time, collaboration, and respect. That’s why we’re encouraged...

On a rainy April morning, Save People Save Wildlife (SPSW) had the special privilege of visiting the hardworking crew at the Park City...

Before you read on, take a moment to watch this short video . It shows one of the silhouettes now standing along S.R. 224 — a striking,...

Last week marked a pivotal moment for Park City and the wildlife that call this area home. Save People Save Wildlife (SPSW) welcomed Rock Design Associates for a site visit to S.R. 224 as part of our independent study on wildlife mitigation strategies—and the effort made headlines in The Park Record.

Summit County residents have expressed concerns about what looks like an opening in the wildlife fencing along Interstate 80 near Kimball Junction after a semi-truck accident involving an elk shut down traffic for several hours last month.

We have exciting news to share! Save People Save Wildlife (SPSW) has just been awarded the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest...

The Park Record by Eva Herinkova June 19, 2025 The rear trailer of a semi hauling crude oil overturned in a multi-vehicle accident...

The Park Record by Jay Hamburger June 10, 2025 Two moose calf silhouettes are alongside S.R. 224. The silhouettes were previously placed...

The Park City Council wants to work more closely with a local nonprofit focused on reducing vehicle-wildlife collisions in the area. Federal dollars are available for projects.

The silhouettes aim to alert motorists to the frequent movement of wildlife across this busy roadway, enhancing safety for both animals...

Long ago, the North American wilderness was vast. Bison numbered in the millions across the Great Plains, and mountain lions ranged from...