Michelle believes that such wildlife corridors not only improve the quality of life for wildlife and humans alike, but may well draw visitors to an area - boosting tourism, creating the potential for new cottage industries, inspiring the arts, and providing ways to mitigate some of the economic costs of environmental protection. NWF s Community Backyard Wildlife Habitat Project is highly educational and collaborative. At its heart, this project is a grassroots effort, encouraging volunteerism and community pride. Yet, it also promotes participation by local and regional government, business and commerce, non-profit and educational organizations. New Sister Cities along migration routes could emerge.
Educational opportunities abound for schoolchildren and adults alike.
Projects providing such a positive impact may attract grant money from government programs and foundations. Connection to our natural world inspires and restores the human spirit. The Tukwila Wildlife Habitat Committee encourages individuals and communities to start a Wildlife Habitat Project of their own.