Simsbury Protects Frogs, Salamanders on Road Crossing

0:00In Sinsbury, Connecticut, town public works and the Sinsbury Land Trust worked together on March 20th to guide frogs and salamanders across town. Forest Road. These amphibians were heading to nearby breeding pools after waking from winter hibernation. The migration picks up on warm rainy nights when temperatures hit around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Town Forest Road cuts through a wetland that's a busy path for them during this key breeding time. Those posted warning signs have both ends of the road and urge drivers to take detours that evening. Volunteers from the Land Trust kept watching safely help the creatures across to cut down on road deaths. These small animals play a big role in the local ecosystem and cars pose a real danger on such nights. The community effort also welcomed residents to observe from a safe distance. Looking ahead, officials remind everyone to drive carefully on rainy spring evenings and gently relocate any amphibian spotted on roads. I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to Harford News today.

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