The article discusses how transportation planning can be integrated with conservation efforts to mitigate environmental impacts. By revising policies and guidelines, practitioners can incorporate early considerations for environmental resources in long-range planning. Collaborative projects like the California Essential Habitat Connectivity and Regional Advance Mitigation Planning help develop strategies to address environmental impacts in advance. Building trust through multi-agency partnerships is crucial for achieving a landscape approach to conservation. Frontloading conservation planning in transportation projects leads to better infrastructure planning and flexibility in meeting regulatory needs.