Combining wildlife movement modeling, spatial analysis, and stakeholder collaboration to protect the landscapes where people and nature thrive.
The Wildlife Corridor Mapping Program
Arizona's wildlife—from mountain lions to migratory birds—needs connected landscapes to survive and thrive. As human development expands, natural pathways that allow animals to move between habitats are increasingly fragmented, threatening biodiversity across our state. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, the Lovejoy Center is launching an innovative program to map and protect critical wildlife corridors throughout central and southern Arizona.
This groundbreaking initiative will use cutting-edge technology and ecological modeling to identify the routes animals use to travel between protected areas, assess how conservation lands contribute to landscape connectivity, and pinpoint where future conservation efforts will have the greatest impact. By combining satellite imagery, camera trap data, and wildlife movement research, our team will create actionable maps and science-based recommendations for land managers, conservation organizations, and policymakers. The result will be a clearer picture of how we can work together to ensure Arizona's wildlife has the connected habitat it needs for generations to come.
