Safe Passages


Our Safe Passages program addresses the negative impact of highways on wildlife in the U.S. Northern Rockies.

 

Bighorn at risk while crossing the road.

Through this program we:

  • Promote the economic, ecological and safety benefits of highway mitigations for wildlife

  • Provide information about safe passages

  • Engage the public in local on-the-ground projects

  • Advance research and best management practices

  • Influence state and federal safe passage laws and policies

To accomplish these goals, we build partnerships with state and federal transportation agencies, local businesses, landowners, biologists and other organizations.

We are working to make the U.S. Northern Rockies a national showcase for safe passages projects that allow for the migratory needs of wildlife while also providing increased safety for people.

 


Safe Passages Project Areas

Bozeman Pass (Interstate 90)
South Glacier (Highway 2)
Montana 200

Support American Wildlands science based conservation work.

Did You Know?

Average total cost of animal-vehicle collisions

Deer

$8,388

Elk

$18,561

Moose

$30,773

Huijser et al., 2007

Safe Passages: Bozeman Pass Brochure


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