Join the Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance as a Community Scientist
Our Crown ROaDS app allows travelers on this stretch of US Highway 2 to share important wildlife observation data with us.
Whether you're a dedicated supporter of GTMA or a frequent traveler between Browning and Columbia Falls, you're invited to join us in our efforts to increase connectivity for the wildlife in our region and help wildlife and people safely reach their destination! Every observation you submit advances our scientific understanding and conservation efforts. As a community scientist, you're helping transform this stretch of US-Highway 2 into a model of coexistence between people and wildlife in the Badger-Two Medicine area and beyond.
Crown ROaDS: The Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance's Tool for Community Science
Crown ROaDS is an easy-to-use app that will start your work as a community scientist. Short for "Crown of the Continent Roadkill Observation Data System," this tool allows you to report observations of wildlife, alive or dead, on the Hwy 2/BNSF Railway transportation corridor from Browning to Columbia Falls from your smartphone or tablet. Together, we're creating a safer highway for both our wildlife and fellow drivers!
Why Your Contribution Matters to the Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance
- The Hwy 2/BNSF Railway transportation corridor intersects crucial wildlife habitats in the Crown of the Continent ecosystem
- Your observations will help researchers, transportation officials, and conservationists better understand how animals move through the corridor
- Wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) are all too common on this route, and your data will help us identify where the highest risk areas are located
Become a Crown ROaDS Community Scientist
Download the Crown ROaDS app and start contributing!
For more detailed instructions on how to install the app and collect data, download and print these instructions.
Safety First
- Never use Crown ROaDS while driving. Always find a safe location to pull over before making your report – your safety is the priority
- Please observe wildlife from a safe distance – at least 25 yards away from most wildlife, and 100 yards from predators like grizzly bears, wolves, and mountain lions
- Stay alert and follow all traffic laws
SupportÂ
Questions about your role as a community scientist on this route? The Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance is here to help:
- Email: info@glaciertwomedicine.org
- Phone: 406-434-6223 (We love discussing wildlife patterns along this highway!)
Ready to start your journey as a Community Scientist with the Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance? Download Crown ROaDS now and begin contributing to vital research on your next trip between East Glacier Park and Columbia Heights!
Note: Community science is also known as "participatory science." It's referring to science that is aimed to be collaborative, community-driven, and accessible.