Highway Mitigation for Wildlife in Northwest Montana
Ament R, McGowen P, McClure M, Rutherford A, Ellis C, Grebenc J, Sonoran Institute, Norther Rockies Office, MT State University Western Transportation Institute (WTI). 2014. Highway Mitigation for Wildlife in Northwest Montana. Bozeman, MT
Assessment of wildlife habitat connectivity within major transportation corridors. The study investigated the potential impacts of future housing development on traffic to determine where increased traffic from housing development will impact habitat connectivity for large carnivores. The focus of this study was Flathead and Lincoln counties in northwestern Montana. The main goal was to maintain wildlife habitat connectivity across transportation corridors despite the likelihood of future traffic increases. This effort was unique in that it projects development into the future and identifies potential problem sites before the impacts arrive. With foresight and collaborative efforts, the impacts of future development can be mitigated to maintain habitat connectivity within the study area.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Ament, R; McGowen, P; McClure, M; Rutherford, A; Ellis, C; Grebenc, J; Sonoran Institute, Norther Rockies Office; MT State University Western Transportation Institute (WTI)
- Date of Issue
- 2014-08
- Units
- CRCO , GLAC
- Keywords
- Grizzly Bear, habitat connectivity, Mammals, tranportation impacts, Wildlife, wildlife crossing
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Mammals , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | At-risk Biota | T&E Species and Communities