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House approves bill directing ODOT to consider wildlife crossings during project planning
Summary
House Bill 29‑78 A passed the House after floor debate. The bill directs the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to integrate consideration of wildlife crossings into feasibility studies and guidance, and to coordinate with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW); funding for construction was left to separate appropriations.
The Oregon House on April 1 passed House Bill 29‑78 A, a measure requiring the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to consider wildlife crossings in its project planning and guidance, coordinate with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and pursue training and advisory work to identify feasible crossing opportunities.
Representative Ken Helm, the bill carrier, told the House the measure directs ODOT to integrate wildlife-crossing considerations into its planning documents and feasibility…
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