Frequently Asked Questions

Who guides the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program?
The Wildlife Collision Prevention Program is a program of the British Columbia Conservation Foundation, a federally registered not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of British Columbia's ecosystems and species. 

Why is the British Columbia Conservation Foundation involved with wildlife vehicle collisions?
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation has a long history of contributing to worthwhile conservation projects in B.C. Losing thousands of animals to vehicle traffic every year is unacceptable when there are opportunities to help prevent and reduce this problem. 

What does the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program do?

• Draw public attention to the issue of wildlife vehicle collisions
• Provide useful information to the driving public, enabling them to adjust their driving habits and be safer on the road
• Provide funding and support for testing and research of wildlife vehicle collision mitigation techniques 

How can I donate to the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program? 

• Click on the WCPP Giving Opportunities button at the bottom of the page to donate on-line through the secure website of Canada Helps
• Find more info on the You Can Help page 
• Email WCPP 

The Wildlife Collision Prevention Program offers benefits and rewards to its corporate sponsors. To explore corporate partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please visit the You Can Help - Corporate Sponsors page and contact us. 

What will my donation be used for?
Your donation will be used to support research and implementation of wildlife vehicle collision prevention techniques and continued public awareness and education. 

Is there other funding for the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program?
The Wildlife Collision Prevention Program has numerous partners, which provide support, both financially, and with "in-kind" contributions.

WCPP partners include:

• Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program
• Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
• TransWild Alliance 
• Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
• B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
• B.C. Ministry of Environment
• B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
• B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
• RoadHealth Regional Task Force
• Habitat Conservation Trust Fund
• FortisBC
• British Columbia Transmission Corporation
• BC Hydro
• Nexen Inc.
• Suncor Energy Foundation
• Shell Environmental Fund
• TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
• Pacific Northern Gas Ltd

Why do all this research if we know that fencing works?
If erected and maintained properly, fences can virtually eliminate wildlife vehicle collisions. However, there are strong biological arguments against extensive fencing. Traditional wildlife movement corridors are interrupted, wildlife habitat is fragmented, and there is evidence to suggest that predators can use fences to increase their hunting success.

Fencing is an expensive method of accident mitigation. It costs between $40,000 to $80,000 per kilometre to fence both sides of a highway. Additional fence maintenance costs are also significant.

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