Oregon's newest wildlife crossing is latest in a growing movement

Oregon trails behind other Western states in implementing wildlife crossings to reduce animal-vehicle collisions.

A bill passed in the 2025 legislative session aims to address policy and coordination gaps for wildlife crossing efforts.

Funding remains the largest hurdle to develop more wildlife crossings in Oregon.

Biologist Justine Brumm stood on the side of U.S. Highway 30, waiting to cross. Scanning the horizon in both directions, an opportunity finally appeared.

“After this one,” Brumm said.

The car whipped by and Brumm took off across the four-lane road. It only took only a few seconds to cross, and the journey was uninterrupted.

Northern red-legged tree frogs aren’t often so lucky.

The frogs in the area, northwest of Portland, spend most of their lives in Burlington Creek, a f