The National Anti-Roadkill Project (NARP), distinguishes itself as the only NGO exclusively dedicated to protect wildlife from the hazards of our roads. The mission of NARP is to protect America's wildlife that are at risk when forced to cross highways and roads for their survival. NARP is committed to significantly reduce the over 1 million deaths daily annually and countless crippling injuries t
hat wildlife suffers as a result of vehicular traffic. This endeavor is particularly critical for endangered species, such as the Florida panther, whose leading cause of mortality is motor vehicle collisions. NARP intends to make a difference for the helpless victims that are caught in the trap of our nation’s 4-million-miles of roads, a significant part of which invades wildlife habitat. The time is long past due to address this critical issue head-on with a new paradigm that finds it unacceptable to continue the mindset that maiming and killing wildlife is simply a price to pay for the convenience of driving in the modern age. NARP champions intolerance for the needless toll suffered by animals on our roads by embarking on campaigns to address this issue with a multi-dimensional approach. It endeavors to achieve its goals by various means, including wildlife crossings, wildlife corridors, road ecology, road safety measures and driver safety measures. It started in the early 1990s, however, its concept was ahead of the time and has been dormant until recently. NARP is in the process of assembling a team to move forward with its mission and once it is operational will launch a website.
