Yes a database almost certainly exists as they have already surveyed over 8400 crossings.
Documenting these culverts and making them public information and sending information to these biologists in the hopes of applying public pressure to encourage fixing them may be more of a hindrance then help. The problem for the most part isn't knowing where the trouble spots are it is getting the permits and financing required to get the work done. Angler pressure could perhaps help speed that process up in some cases but it would also be a significant headache for the bios involved and could create more division and frustration then help.
As anglers we opposed their closures but going forward we need to make sure we are helping these biologists out not just make their jobs more difficult.
I would at least recommend getting in touch with some of the NCNT biologists and asking their view point as to whether or not this would actually be of any help. Perhaps offer to check out areas they haven't yet checked and report to them on those spots or something like that.
As per the biologists email response to anglers on the closures they recommended people joining trout unlimited's mailing list to receive updates on how to participate in reclamation projects.
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