ICOET is the foremost interdisciplinary, interagency supported conference addressing the broad range of ecological issues related to transportation systems in all modes. Experts in transportation development, related scientific study, policy issues, and administrative processes gather at ICOET to share current research, quality applications, and best practices that can enhance both the project development process and the ecological sustainability of all transportation modes.

The ICOET program includes podium presentations, posters, field trips, and exhibits on topics of interest to researchers, biologists, engineers, planners, project managers, administrators, and policy makers. Hundreds of professionals—representing government, Tribal, academic, nongovernmental, and private industry organizations—from the United States and more than 20 countries regularly attend ICOET.

Because the 2021 Conference will be virtual, some of the activities usually included in the ICOET program will be changed.

Steering Committee Organizations

State

Arizona Department of Transportation
Arkansas Department of Transportation
California High Speed Rail Authority
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Transportation Liaison to MNDOT
Montana Department of Transportation
New York State Department of Transportation – Region 4
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Vermont Agency of Transportation
Washington State Department of Transportation

Federal

FHWA
US Army Corps of Engineers
US Environmental Protection Agency - Region 9
US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Forest Service - Region 5

International Transportation

Swedish Transport Administration
British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Academic

Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) at North Carolina State University
Road Ecology Center at University of California, Davis
University Central Florida
Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University

NGOs

Defenders of Wildlife
The Nature Conservancy
Endangered Wildlife Trust - South Africa

Consultant

Cramer Wildlife
Michael Baker International
VHB