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A prominent road ecologist says Montana is 'stagnant' on wildlife crossing initiatives. Could a $350 million federal pilot program turn that around?
Credit: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Montana Department of Transportation, and the Western Transportation Institute.
Road ecologists say wildlife crossings are one of the best ways to reduce wildlife-vehicles collisions and mitigate one of the most significant human impacts on ecosystems. This three-part series examines Montana's approach to crossing initiatives as the federal government prepares to implement a $350 million pilot project - the largest investment of its kind in U.S. history.
During a Nov. 17 hear...
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