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July is a month of outdoor adventure, reminding us of the beauty in the natural world around us. This month, we are sharing a story about a remarkable effort to protect the animals that are a part of that world.

In Colorado, North America's largest wildlife overpass has officially opened along a six-lane stretch of Interstate 25 near Larkspur. Measuring 200 feet wide and covered with dirt and native vegetation, the Greenland overpass now allows moose, elk, black bears, mountain lions, and pronghorn to safely cross a highway that once saw an average of one wildlife-vehicle collision every single day. Completed ahead of schedule and on budget, the structure connects 39,000 acres of habitat on both sides of the highway and is expected to reduce wildlife-vehicle crashes by 90%.

It is a beautiful reminder that when communities, agencies, and organizations come together with a shared purpose, the results can be extraordinary.

Read the full story here:

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/north-americas-largest-wildlife-overpass-opens-for-animals-to-safely-cross-in-colorado/

As July settles in, it is a natural time to embrace what this season does best: Invite us to slow down.

Rest is not the absence of productivity but a key part of what makes it sustainable. Whether you indulge in a quiet moment outside, a slower morning, or any other sort of small break, those moments are not wasted — they are worthwhile.

As we move through this month, what is one way you are allowing yourself to rest and recharge this summer? Feel free to share it in the comments. We would love to hear what that looks like for you.