Critter X-ings

October 27, 2005

USU researchers are leading a collaborative state and federally funded project to evaluate the effectiveness and use of wildlife crossings throughout the United States. These include overpasses and underpasses that provide animals safe passage over and under busy freeways and interstates. Vehicle-animal collisions account for a significant number of animal deaths.

For more information, contact Patricia Cramer, postdoctoral researcher, Department of Forest, Range and Wildlife Sciences, College of Natural Resources, Utah State University, 435-797-1289. After Jan 1, 2006, contact John Bissonette, professor and leader of the USGS Utah Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 435-797-2511. Information can also be found on the Web site.

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