The objective of this project is to monitor the effectiveness of wildlife crossing structures along the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) in Banff National Park and Hwy 93 south (93S) in Kootenay National Park. Specifically this monitoring includes the detection of large mammals (including carnivores, and ungulates) using the crossing structures. Monitoring is on-going throughout the year.
Parks Canada monitors 44 wildlife crossing structures along the TCH using remote wildlife motion triggered cameras.
Roadways have been recognised as a barrier to wildlife, and can act as a barrier for wildlife movement and migration in the Rocky Mountains National Parks. Of critical concern is the TCH and Highway 93 South. The purpose is to quantify the success of the mitigation efforts in decreasing wildlife road mortality and maintaining habitat connectivity.