GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION
GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION
GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION
Programs
Conservation Overview
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a place of exceptional natural splendor and profound cultural and ecological importance. Rich habitat for an astounding array of fish and wildlife abounds here, from grizzly bears and bison to cutthroat trout and wolverines. It is the headwaters of America’s great rivers, supplying clean water for 60 million people downstream. Its sweeping vistas and stunning geothermal features attract and inspire millions of residents and visitors alike. It is sacred ground to 49 Indigenous Tribes. Those who live here – and those who visit – know there is no place like it in the world. At GYC, we tackle the complex challenges facing the region by: • protecting key public and private lands, • working at the human-wildlife nexus to balance the needs of both, • making Greater Yellowstone a global model for resilience to the impacts of climate change, and • supporting the rights, interests, and conservation priorities of Greater Yellowstone’s Indigenous people.GeographiesMontana, USA;Wyoming, USA;Idaho, USADatesNot indicatedSourceUser-generatedBiodiversity,Climate change,Environmental justice,Environmental and resource rightsAge groups,Indigenous peoples––Conserve core habitat and enhance landscape connectivity.
LANDSCAPE PROTECTION GOAL: Secure land management policies and designations for key public and private lands that protect core habitat for wide-ranging wildlife and enhance landscape connectivity. SECURE HABITAT GOAL: Increase wildlife habitat in Greater Yellowstone. ENHANCED CONNECTIVITY GOAL: Ensure wildlife movement and connect landscapes across Greater Yellowstone through a systematic approach to transportation planning, wildlife highway crossing projects, and fencing.GeographiesIdaho, USA;Wyoming, USA;Montana, USADatesNot indicatedSourceUser-generatedBiodiversity,Land degradationAge groups,Indigenous peoples––Protect & restore Indigenous conservation priorities that honor cultural ways of life.
TRIBAL WATER GOAL: Revitalize the Big Wind River on the Wind River Reservation. ELEVATING TRIBAL INTERESTS AND RIGHTS GOAL: Improve Tribal consultation, recognition, and expression of treaty rights across Greater Yellowstone. CAPACITY BUILDING GOAL: Identify and invest in capacity building that supports the needs and interests of Indigenous communities.GeographiesWind River Reservation, WY, USADatesNot indicatedSourceUser-generatedForest management,Invasive plant species,Climate change,Outdoor education,Environmental justice,Land resources,Water resources,Environmental and resource rightsAge groups,Indigenous peoples––
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