Restoring habitat where it matters most
The Work
Pitstop for the Birds integrates bird-friendly habitats into EV charging sites, transforming required stormwater managment systems into stopover habitat for birds and restorative spaces for people. Rapid development across the U.S. has erased many life-sustaining stopover sites for migrating birds, making it imperative that we support them during the most perilous phase of their life cycle: migration. Pitstop partners with the EV industry to create certified bird-friendly sites, offering expert resources and region-specific landscape guidance. By collaborating with ecologists, engineers, and landscape architects, we ensure that sites follow best practices for supporting migratory birds. This elegant solution enables EV charging sites to deliver more than just power — they become vibrant, multi-functional spaces that enhance the customer experience while providing critical habitat for migrating birds.
The Vision
500,000 Certified Sites by 2050
The U.S. EV market is projected to more than double by 2032, with thousands of new charging stations coming online across the country. Every one of them requires stormwater management and landscaping. Right now, most of that space is ecologically empty. Pitstop aims to change that — establishing habitat corridors along major flyways where hundreds of migratory species can find safe stopover on their most perilous journey. What begins as a single site becomes a network. What begins as infrastructure becomes a lifeline.
Our Flagship Pilot
Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Our first site is in Raleigh, North Carolina, developed in partnership with the City of Raleigh. Walnut Creek is where we are proving the model — demonstrating that native habitat at infrastructure sites can support migratory birds, manage stormwater, and create meaningful spaces for people.
— Sadie Walters, Founder & Executive Director
"Let's ensure that restoration is built into infrastructure and empower a transportation culture that includes the needs of our migrating birds as well as human well-being."