NJ S3618

Requires the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation to jointly develop a "Wildlife Corridor Action Plan" within 36 months of the act's effective date, with updates required at least every 10 years

The plan must identify wildlife corridors, wildlife-vehicle collision hotspots, and barriers to wildlife movement, while recommending criteria for crossing projects that promote both driver safety and wildlife connectivity

Mandates coordination with existing state conservation strategies including the State Wildlife Action Plan and the "Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey" (NJ CHANJ) project

Within 36 months after the plan is submitted to the Governor and Legislature, the Department of Transportation must review and recommend crossing projects that can be incorporated into transportation projects in the State's Annual Transportation Capital Program

Both departments may consult with other state and federal agencies, independent authorities, and conservation organizations during plan development and review