Washington State Department of TransportationThe Short List captured the top-scoring Priority Zones of each category (Wildlife-related Safety and Ecological Value)- locations that offered the most significant potential benefits from mitigation such as building wildlife crossings. These areas are ideal candidates for large-scale standalone connectivity projects, often funded through federal grants unless they coincide with other major transportation projects that can be enhanced for wildlife passage. They can support strategic coordination of conservation efforts across agencies, jurisdictions, and partners, and focus efforts on highly recognized, named locations crucial for making substantial improvements in both ecological connectivity and wildlife-related safety. Please direct questions about this dataset to Glen Kalisz, WSDOT Habitat Connectivity Biologist, Glen.Kalisz@wsdot.wa.govArcGIS DynamicMapLayerhttps://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/6b34b4319d534c4a8f37b5b33f9324c0_0engState of Washington Geospatial Open Data PortalPublicWSDOT - WA Habitat Connectivity Action Plan - Short List Priority Zones [Washington (State)]Web servicesWashington (State)Last Modified: 2025-11-26