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Climate Tunnel

Animal Protection Tunnels
Low-profile polymer concrete tunnel designed to provide safe wildlife passage (especially for amphibians) beneath roads, with minimal excavation and rapid installation. Polymer concrete and recycled plastic entrance types connect seamlessly with both Amphibian Wall and Wildlife Fencing Systems respectively, which direct wildlife towards the Climate Tunnel.
  • Fits flush with road surface
  • 20.47″ (520  mm) depth minimizes excavation and reduces road closures
  • Polymer concrete construction resists freeze-thaw cycles
  • Smooth, non-abrasive surface to protect amphibians
  • Surface slots allow light transmission, airflow, and humidity control within the tunnel
  • Standard module size: 39.37″ (1 m) L ×  24.80″ (630 mm) W ×  20.47″ (520 mm) H
  • Optional Swallow Tail attachment extends the tunnel entrance to further guide wildlife into the crossing path

Case Studies

Lake St Clair Metropark

Lake St Clair Metropark

Our ACO Climate Tunnel was installed on a highway near Lake St. Clair Metropark in Michigan to address wildlife crossing challenges. Working with the client, ACO delivered a solution that improved road safety while enabling safe wildlife passage near this major waterway connecting Lake Erie and Lake Huron.
Executive Housing Development

Executive Housing Development

Our ACO Wildlife Fencing and Climate Tunnel were installed at the Executive Housing Development in Santa Cruz, CA to guide the protected Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander safely to breeding ponds. Recycled plastic tunnel entrances and barrier systems ensure safe passage, meeting conservation requirements for this exclusive hillside community.
Ventana Way Seascape Uplands Oceanview Residential Development

Ventana Way Seascape Uplands Oceanview Residential Development

Our ACO Climate Tunnel and Wildlife Fencing were installed at Seascape Uplands in Santa Cruz, CA to enable safe migration of the protected Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander. The slotted-surface tunnels and barrier fencing guide amphibians across the development without injury, meeting conservation requirements for this exclusive hillside community.

Videos

  • ACO Wildlife: General Education