Reduce Vehicle-Animal Collisions with Installation of Small Animal Exclusion Fencing

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Project Start Date:  10/17/2017
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Summary:

This research implementation project will install, monitor and evaluate a variety of small-animal exclusion fences at three Minnesota sites (Waconia, Scandia and Eagan). Researchers will monitor the effects on target species and other creatures, evaluate costs and ultimately recommend design specifications for future usage by MnDOT. This project will complement existing research conducted by Minnesota DNR and leverage work by the Minnesota Zoo.

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Related Materials:

• Turtle Deaths on MN Highways are Declining Thanks to New Fences  - (News/Publication Article)
• Scandia leaders question chain-link fence to protect turtles. Was better-looking option available?  - (News/Publication Article)
• Collaboration with Minnesota Zoo Aims to Conserve Wildlife  - (Blog Post)
• Unique partnership between Minnesota Zoo and MnDOT aims to benefit wildlife, drivers  - (News/Publication Article)

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