Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) just released the latest and greatest monitoring data from the Oracle Road wildlife overpass and underpass. This represents FOUR FULL YEARS of monitoring these wildlife crossings since construction finished in March 2016. 

Some notable data and results include:

• 26 different species have been observed using the crossings, including 11 species at the overpass and 25 species at the underpass.
• Over 10,000 wildlife crossings have been documented by AGFD cameras – 10,843 to be exact. These crossings are fairly evenly split between both structures, with 5,490 crossings at the overpass and 5,353 at the underpass. 
• Over 98% of the crossings are by four species: mule deer, javelina, bobcat, and coyote. 
• Total crossings at each structure have increased year upon year since construction finished. This means each year more and more wildlife are using these wildlife crossings. 

For more results, you can read the full monitoring report HERE. 

To learn more about why these crossings were built, how they were funded, and more, head over to the following webpages:

• Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings Overview
• Wildlife Results: It Works!
• The Big Picture: Tucson-Tortolita-Santa Catalina Mountains Wildlife Linkage
• Oracle Road Wildlife Crossings: Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

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