Is Monkton wildlife crossing making an impact?

MONKTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s the time of year when amphibians like salamanders make their annual migration to vernal pools where they spend the summer.

A culvert was installed in Monkton ten years ago to help salamanders and other wildlife cross the roads. It’s part of a growing effort by Vermont Fish and Wildlife to track road kill around the state and try to provide a safer passage.

In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid spoke with Fish and Wildlife conservation planner Jens Hilke about how well the Monkton crossing is working.