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Campaign News:
Motorists, wildlife both win with I-90 expansion
Action
You can help us
make Interstate 90 safer for wildlife and people today by taking action.
Your actions to date have made a big difference, and below are eight other ways
that you can help:
1. Contact
your elected officials for additional funding. Our legislators
need to hear that further funding is needed for the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass
East Project to extend Phase 1. Five miles of Phase 1 of the
project is currently partially funded with state dollars from the gas
tax increase passed by our Washington State legislature, but an
additional $30 million is needed to extend Phase 1 to the end of Lake
Keechelus. This extension not only includes vital safety and
traffic measures including the Rock Knob overpass, but also better sets
up the construction for a larger Phase 2. The design is ready to
go for this extension, and funding is critical. Contact your
federal and state reprsentatives for their support in identifying
additional funds. Learn more
about this funding need.
2. Volunteer
to monitor. Help us monitor wildlife in the Central Cascades
by joining our Remote Camera team or snow
tracking teams. Find out more
about our monitoring effort.
To volunteer, email
info@i90wildlifebridges.org
3. Write a
letter to the editor. In a brief letter explain why this
project is unique in addressing the needs of the most important
transportation and wildlife corridor in Washington State, and include
why you personally support it. Send this letter to your local papers
editor and help gain publicity for this project. Keep an eye on
the news, as it is most effective when you are commenting on a recent
story about transportation in our state.
4. Stay
informed. Sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter with the
latest information on coalition efforts and project news.
Email our
office and type "subscribe" in the subject line.
5. Visit the
project area. Take a drive down I-90 from Hyak to Easton, and
look around the project area. There is no better way to understand the
current needs and future possibilities for this project, then taking a
look yourself. You can pull over for a day hike at Gold Creek (managed
be the US Forest Service) and enjoy an interpretive look at
Gold Creek Pond or take a day hike. And
watch a Witness for Wildlife video for the story of Gold Creek!
6. Invite us
to speak to your group. Help us educate more people about our
efforts by inviting us to speak to your club, classroom, or gathering.
We'll bring our presentation and materials to you to discuss our efforts
and the latest news.
7. Donate.
Your donation today will keep our efforts going.Donations
over $25 qualify for a gift of our Bridging Futures book, with
inspired art and essays from 25 children from across the state.
8. Attend an
event. The right-hand column of this page includes occasional events
where your attendance can help!
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