Idaho Media Coverage of Wildlife and Connectivity
See below for links to articles, interviews, movies
Idaho Transportation Department Wins Two American Association of Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Awards, One for Lucky Peak Overpass
ITD was nationally recognized for the planning and construction of Lucky Peak Overpass, and the MacArthur Lake Project.
November 2024
As Idaho Celebrates its first wildlife overpass, some worry the state is trailing
A Boise Public Radio Story by Rachel Cohen
An update on how Idaho is slow to adopt wildlife crossings
March 2024
Lucky Peak Overpass Construction Begins: An Interview with Idaho Transportation Department
May 2023
Environmental Planner, Scott Rudel and Brian Rick with the Idaho Transportation Department joined Idaho Matters about the effectiveness of the existing and future wildlife crossings on Highway 21 outside of Boise. Click on image to link to interview.
When Wildlife Safety Turns into a Fierce Political Debate
High Country News
January 2020
A balanced article on the US 20 Island Park controversy over wildlife mitigation. Click on High Country News image for link to article.