One of North America’s largest wildlife crossings, the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East project is a series of bridges and underpasses that allow thousands of elk, deer, coyotes, and other species to safely cross the interstate and freely move within their natural habitat. This successful project has reduced traffic collisions by 90% and has recorded over 5,000 animal crossings per year.
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) civil engineer Brian White and wildlife biologist Patty Garvey-Darda will explain how this visionary project came to life through collaborations between WSDOT, Unites States Forest and Wildlife Service, Central Washington University and more, to ensure wildlife connectivity is part of the major interstate improvement projects in Washington.
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