Oregon Wildlife Transportation Advisory Group Kicks Off First Meeting on Nov. 18 

SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, will kick off the first meeting for the Oregon Wildlife Transportation Advisory Group (OWTAG) on Nov. 18 in Salem.

During the 2025 Oregon legislative session, OWTAG was established under House Bill 2978 (ORS 366.161). The law directs ODOT to establish a program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and promote public safety where wildlife corridors identified in Oregon's Wildlife Corridor Action Plan intersect with roads.

The legislation also directs ODOT and ODFW to form an advisory group through a joint memorandum of understanding, which took effect April 1, 2026.

OWTAG brings together state and federal agencies, counties, universities, and conservation and sporting organizations to advance priority wildlife crossing projects across Oregon. The group's mission is to improve safety for motorists, reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, and maintain critical habitat connectivity by expanding Oregon's network of wildlife crossings.

Meeting Details

• Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
• Time: 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Location: ODFW Commission Room, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem.
• A virtual attendance option will be available through Microsoft Teams. A link will be posted on the ODOT website before the meeting.

Meeting Purpose

• Establish membership, roles and responsibilities for OWTAG.
• Share a three-year goal framework and plan for future meetings.
• Gather member input on participation, goals and strategic direction.

Learn more about OWTAG.