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I-90 Wildlife
Bridges Coalition
3414 1/2 Fremont Ave.
Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 675-9747 x-208
 info@
i90wildlifebridges.org

I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition

Join us for
Cascades Crossings:
A Forum on Wildlife Passage across Interstate 90

August 24, 2004
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
 Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington
Seattle
A major freeway expansion in a critical zone for
Cascades wildlife:
Threat or Opportunity?

Join us for this FREE educational event and great discussion on wildlife and transportation planning here in Washington.

When: Tuesday, August 24th, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., panel presentation begins at 6:30.
Where: Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington located at 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle WA 98105.
What: A forum on the issues surrounding wildlife connectivity and interstate transportation planning, with a specific focus on Washington Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) plans to expand a 15-mile stretch of Interstate 90 just east of Snoqualmie Pass.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Jen Watkins to reserve your space today!
Directions: Find out the best way to get to the forum

Moderator: Tom Banse
NPR Regional Correspondent
 KUOW-FM

Confirmed panelists will include:

  • Tony Clevenger, Western Transportation Institute. Lead scientist on the team to install and monitor wildlife crossings in Banff National Park.

  • Patty Garvey-Darda, United States Forest Service. Biologist for the Forest Service that participated on the Mitigation Team for the I-90 Expansion project.

  • Charlie Raines, I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition. Director of Sierra Club Cascade Checkerboard Project.

  • Paul Wagner, Washington State Department of Transportation. Lead Biologist for WSDOT on the I-90 Expansion Project with a history of studies on the corridors of the Cascades.

  • Washington State Representative Edward Murray. Chair, State Transportation Committee (D-WA 43rd)

  • Washington State Representative Fred Jarrett. Member, State Transportation Committee (R-WA 41st)

Representatives from the I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition, elected officials, and WSDOT representatives will also be in attendance. The panel discussion will be followed by an open question and answer period.

Snacks and refreshments (including beer and wine) will be provided at the reception following the forum.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the experts on this very important project!
RSVP to Jen Watkins to reserve your space today!