WTI’s Road Ecology work in the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta Canada takes another step forward
WTI’s work in the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta Canada takes another step forward as Alberta Transportation begins wildlife fencing construction at Emerald Lake. WTI, along with partners Miistakis Institute, Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y), Road Watch in the Pass, and other local scientists and citizens have been recording data and advocating for mitigation measures to reduce […]
Highway Median Barrier Impacts on Wildlife Movement & Mortality – State of the Practice Review & Gap Analysis (EV4)
How do the animals cross the road in Banff National Park?
The Calgary Herald discusses the successes of the 44 wildlife crossing structures along the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park. WTI’s Tony Clevenger provides his expertise. http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/how-do-the-animals-cross-the-road-in-banff-national-park
Nebraska Project Explores Turtle Use of Culverts
The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association featured WTI road ecology research in its June 2016 newsletter. On behalf of the Nebraska Department of Roads, Marcel Huijser is leading a project to see if turtles are using the culverts along Highway 83 (near the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge) to safely go from one side of the road […]
Sustainability Outreach Event – Green Drinks at WTI
The Small Urban and Rural Livability Center (SURLC) at WTI will sponsor and host a “Green Drinks” event on Wednesday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 in the WTI Classroom. These events allow various organizations from the Bozeman area to connect with others about social, economic, and environmental sustainability issues and initiatives. Beverages and […]
WTI’s Tony Clevenger Invited to Wildlands Network, Mexico
Tony Clevenger was invited by Juan Carlos Bravo of the Wildlands Network Mexico to present on Sustainable Highways at a Road Congress of more than 1,000 transportation engineers in Puerto Vallarta, Mexcio, July 6-8, 2016. The Mexican Minister of Transportation and Environment attended and gave presentations. Tony and Juan Carlos were approached by the head […]
Effectiveness of short sections of wildlife fencing and crossing structures along highways in reducing wildlife–vehicle collisions and providing safe crossing opportunities for large mammals
Authors Marcel P. Huijser, Elizabeth R. Fairbank, Whisper Camel-Means, Jonathan Graham, Vicki Watson, Pat Basting, Dale Becker Publication Biological Conservation Abstract Wildlife fencing in combination with crossing structures is commonly regarded as the most effective and robust strategy to reduce large mammal–vehicle collisions while also maintaining wildlife connectivity across roads. However, fencing and associated measures […]
Published Article: Effectiveness of short sections of wildlife fencing and crossing structures along highways in reducing wildlife–vehicle collisions and providing safe crossing opportunities for large mammals
Huijser Et Al 2016 Article Short Fences
Wildlife Crossing Structure Handbook Translated into Chinese and Portuguese
As reported in the November 11, 2013 issue of Newswire, the China Academy of Transportation Sciences (CATS) requested permission to produce a Chinese translation of WTI Road Ecology’s “Wildlife Crossing Structure Handbook Design and Evaluation in North America.” The Federal Highway Administration granted CATS permission, exponentially increasing the tech transfer of this document authored by […]