This week is Wildlife Casualty Count Week of Action in Minnesota. It highlights the impacts transportation systems have on wildlife and raises awareness of wildlife deaths resulting from vehicle collisions. Information about this effort can be found at: Wildlife Casualty Count Week

At MnDOT, we are committed to protecting wildlife through established practices and thoughtful planning. MnDOT works to minimize and mitigate impacts to protected fish, wildlife, and plant species in the design and construction of transportation projects. Read more about MnDOT’s commitment to protected species here: Wildlife – Environmental Stewardship

MnDOT’s Office of Research & Innovation supports research projects that advance wildlife protection and environmental conservation. These projects help inform how wildlife considerations are incorporated into transportation planning and construction. Explore projects guiding this work below:

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