Wildlife Protection and Highway 93

The video discusses the transformation of Highway 93 through the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, valuing their cultural and environmental heritage, collaborated with the Montana Department of Transportation to address safety concerns. They designed wildlife crossings to protect animals and reduce collisions. The project highlights the tribes' sovereignty and commitment to preserving their land and wildlife, resulting in a significant reduction in wildlife-related accidents.

What is the significance of the Flathead Indian Reservation for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes?

• It is a newly acquired land.

• It is a place for modern development.

• It is a tourist attraction.

• It is their ancestral homeland for over 12,000 years.

What was the main concern of the Montana Department of Transportation regarding Highway 93?

• The road was too narrow.

• It was not scenic enough.

• It was too expensive to maintain.

• It was one of Montana's most dangerous roads.

How did the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes use their sovereignty in negotiations?

• They used their veto power to influence the project.

• They accepted the initial plan without changes.

• They ignored the highway project.

• They sold the land to the state.

Which firm was engaged to redesign Highway 93?

• Smith and Smith

• Green and Green

• Jones and Jones

• Brown and Brown

What was the approach of Jones and Jones in redesigning Highway 93?

• To make the road wider and faster.

• To eliminate all wildlife crossings.

• To treat the road as a temporary visitor.

• To focus solely on human traffic.

What was the outcome of implementing wildlife crossings on Highway 93?

• A significant reduction in wildlife collisions.

• No change in wildlife collisions.

• Increased traffic congestion.

• More accidents involving humans.

How many successful animal crossings were recorded annually on average?

• 30,000

• 22,648

• 15,000

• 10,000

What was the percentage reduction in collisions with large wild mammals?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 71%

Which animals were observed using the wildlife crossings?

• Only deer

• Only grizzly bears

• Various animals including deer, grizzly bears, and mountain lions

• Only small mammals

What was a unique characteristic of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in this project?

• They had the political will to shape the highway.

• They focused only on economic benefits.

• They had no influence on the project.

• They opposed all forms of development.