Construction is moving forward on a major project to improve motorist safety and reconnect the north and south Cascades for wildlife An average of 28,000 vehicles travel Washington’s busiest mountain pass each day. It’s a route that’s vital for communities on both sides of the Cascades, as well as for commerce, agriculture, recreation and much … Continued
WILD NW Action Alert #253: Proposed Washington State Parks development near Snoqualmie Pass threatens I-90 wildlife crossings. You’ve by now hopefully heard about the exciting collaborative work being done by Conservation Northwest, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Forterra and other organizations to construct wildlife crossings over and under Interstate 90 between Snoqualmie Pass and Easton. … Continued
New transportation bill fully funds I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project By Jen Watkins, Conservation Associate and I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition Coordinator Last week as the extended Washington state legislative session came to a close, Governor Jay Inslee signed a new transportation package that includes $426 million over ten years to fully fund the completion of the … Continued
Conservationists celebrate major milestone for habitat connectivity in the Pacific Northwest From elk and black bears to rare wolves and wolverines, wildlife are on the move in Washington’s Cascade Mountains. But for decades Interstate 90 has been a serious barrier to creatures traveling through some of the state’s richest habitat, impacting wildlife populations and putting … Continued
The I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition, led and administered by Conservation Northwest, and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) launched an art contest on social media today asking students to show that they “Heart I-90 Wildlife” on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit the contest webpage here or check out the video below for more details! The contest is part of the annual … Continued