CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming Department of Transportation, the WYldlife Fund and the Greater Yellowstone Coalition are continuing efforts to secure funding for the Wind River to Grand Tetons Wildlife Crossing Project outside of Dubois. The project aims to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and ensure safe passage for wildlife and motorists.
The project, which proposes a series of strategically placed underpasses, an overpass and fencing along a critical stretch of U.S. Highway 26/287, has received public support and early funding commitments. However, additional funding is necessary to move the project into construction and the agencies are actively working to secure that funding as opportunities arise.
“This crossing project represents a critical investment in Wyoming’s wildlife and public safety,” said Wyoming Game and Fish Director Angi Bruce. “We are fully committed to this effort, and it remains the state’s highest priority for wildlife crossings. We are grateful to our partners and the public for recognizing its importance.”
WYDOT will oversee construction once funding is complete.
“Reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions is a priority for WYDOT, especially in high-use wildlife areas like Dubois,” said WDOT Director Darin Westby, “We're working closely with our partners to advance this project and make the highway safer for people and animals.”
The WYldlife Fund and Greater Yellowstone Coalition have been leading fundraising efforts.
"We're excited about the progress, deeply thankful for the community's support and encourage all private donors to continue standing with us as we move toward fully funding this important project,” said WYldlife Fund President Chris McBarnes . “We’re very grateful to our partners at the Greater Yellowstone Coalition for helping make this private support possible."
The Dubois project is part of a larger, statewide effort to improve wildlife connectivity and reduce collisions. More information is available on our Dubois U.S. HWY project webpage.
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