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From caribou and grizzly bears to golden eagles and tundra swans, a new animation maps how wildlife move across the Yellowstone-to-Yukon region using NASA satellite data. Watch now:

After 150 years, wild bison are back in Banff. "Buffalo Lessons," the final book by conservationist and Y2Y president Karsten Heuer, tells the inside story of how it happened. Join us and his long time collaborator, spouse & filmmaker Leanne Alison May 14 in Corvallis, MT to hear more. RSVP:

May 1 is #NorthAmericanBadgerDay and we're celebrating these ecosystem engineers! In a Nature Alberta guest article, Y2Y's manager of communities & conservation, Nikki Heim, shares why badger conservation and coexistence are vital for ecosystem health. naturealberta.ca/Badgers/ 📽️ USFWS

A new wildlife overpass and fencing on Highway 93/95 near Radium, B.C. is protecting the region's iconic bighorn sheep herd, which has declined 25% since the early 2000s due to collisions with vehicles. This happened because the community came together to help their wild neighbors. 📸: Johanne Audet

On the west coast of Canada? Join Y2Y in May for two inspiring talks about our mission, vision, and progress: Connecting the Wild with Dr. Jodi Hilty Mayne Island, B.C. on May 4 Salt Spring Island, B.C, on May 5 These events are free and open all. Details and registration at y2y.net/events/

Recently, Canada launched a bold national strategy to protect 30% of lands and waters by 2030. Find out how this aligns with decades of conservation work by Y2Y, our partners, donors and supporters:

From blink-and-you-miss-'em culverts to highway bridges arching over major thoroughfares, wildlife crossings and fencing are critical for habitat connectivity and conservation for various species. Dive deeper into their history in Canada with @brianbanks.bsky.social in @cangeo.bsky.social:

A new paper out now offering a hopeful roadmap to save our planet. Lead author Harvey Locke is Y2Y’s co-founder and one of nine international co-authors of this innovative look at how stop and reverse the loss of nature to create a Nature Positive future. Read it now: y2y.net/blog/nature-...

Nature already has the answers. Forests absorb carbon. Wetlands filter water. Today, on Earth Day, help nature keep doing its job, naturally. y2y.net/donate/?utm_...

Join us in Bozeman or Missoula this weekend, April 18 and 19, for a special panel on wildlife crossings in Montana featuring experts on #RoadEcology, wildlife connectivity, infrastructure and more. Open to all and free to attend. Get details and RSVP:

Grizzly bears are considered locally extinct in the North Cascades region, which extends across the B.C.-Washington border. But a First Nations-led effort to reintroduce the species to the area is gaining momentum. thenarwhal.ca/north-cascad...

What does becoming "Nature Positive" actually mean? It is a solution to how we deal with the climate crisis and reverse the catastrophic loss of nature on our planet. Not one or the other. Both, together. The Yellowstone to Yukon region is a living example of nature positive in action:

On the west coast of Canada? Join Y2Y in May for two inspiring talks about our mission, vision, and progress: Connecting the Wild with Dr. Jodi Hilty Mayne Island, B.C. on May 4 Salt Spring Island, B.C, on May 5 These events are free and open all. Details and registration at y2y.net/events/

New research shows a hopeful path for our planet: becoming "Nature Positive" means stopping harm to nature and helping it recover. Putting nature first can restore forests, rivers, and wildlife, and address climate change to build a resilient future for both people & Earth. y2y.net/blog/nature-...

Join Y2Y grantee and wildlife photographer Abdulla Moussa at the library in Cochrane, Alberta on April 22 for a talk about his talents and how they support conservation.

"The opportunity for the government to be able to create a legacy around the iconic landscapes that define the province and the wild places Canadians value is now," writes our president and chief scientist, Dr. Jodi Hilty

It's my birthmonth and i'm celebrating by raising funds for conservation! We'll have lots of guests on the channel in addition to my usual art streams, starting with an intro to @y2y.bsky.social on Tuesday and ending with a new vtuber model debut May 1st!

There are now more than 200 wildlife crossing structures throughout the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative region. Just 25 to 35 years ago there were fewer than 50, and most were in Banff National Park. www.rmoutlook.com/banff/a-majo...

Today, the Prime Minister announced a plan to protect Canada’s lands and waters. A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature invests $3.8 billion to protect and restore critical habitats, ensure industrial strategies complement our conservation efforts, and mobilise new capital for nature

Canada's National Program for Ecological Corridors is reconnecting fragmented landscapes so wildlife can thrive as we grow. These connections, including in the Yellowstone to Yukon region, are essential for biodiversity and climate resilience. Learn how we're making 30x30 real.

"We live at the backbone of the world, where the water begins," says Germaine White, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe member and Y2Y board member.

February brought exciting progress on Highway 3. The latest wildlife crossing project at Rock Creek near Lundbreck, Alta., was completed, making roads safer for everyone.

Spring will bring new bison calves to Banff National Park — a living testament to one conservationist's extraordinary vision. Karsten Heuer led the effort to return bison to the Eastern Slopes, and in his posthumous book out now, he reveals what these animals taught him along the way.

Today, March 10, is the inaugural World Wolverine Day! These medium-sized carnivores play an outsized role in their ecosystems, from keeping winter food webs functioning and serving as indicators of intact, connected wilderness, and more. Photo: @steven_gnam for worldwolverineday.org

A $5.5-million state grant will fund two wildlife crossings along State Route 62 in California. The crossings will provide safe passage for wildlife, like threatened mountain lions, between the San Bernardino and Little San Bernardino mountains.  www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/2...

What is Cultural Burning? Learn about how Indigenous Peoples use fire to revitalize the land. ➡️ (1/8)

Our new report is out: The Governance of Ecological Connectivity in Canada examines wildlife corridor laws across the country. Stronger legislation and better collaboration between governments are needed to connect protected areas across Canada. Read and share: y2y.net/Connectivity...

Food systems are on the edge in West Moberly First Nations' territory, but they have plan to change that. Their geothermal-powered greenhouse could be Canada's first, drawing on hot water trapped inside an ancient seafloor to grow food for the northeast. My latest for @thenarwhal.ca

In Washington, the Stillaguamish Tribe, Upper Skagit Tribe, Tulalip Tribe and Washington State Department of Transportation are working together to build a wildlife overpass on a stretch of State Route 20 that elk frequently try to cross. salish-current.org/2026/02/24/b...

Looking for a #ConservationCareer? We are hiring for a couple of positions at Y2Y including a role for major gifts officer out of our Canmore, Missoula, or Bozeman office. Details on responsibilities, salary, and more at y2y.net/careers

We send our thanks to communities managing attractants and following Bear Smart standards despite provincial uncertainty in British Columbia. We look forward to the province reinstating this critical program with adequate staffing and resources so people and wildlife can thrive together.

From Banff's proven network of crossings to new projects along Highway 3 through the Rockies, wildlife bridges and fencing are connecting animals across the Yellowstone to Yukon region. Planet Wild's Mission 36 takes you inside this ambitious effort to save both animal and human lives #RoadEcology

Take action on petitions, letter writing campaigns and other timely opportunities to help protect and connect Yellowstone to Yukon. Sign up at y2y.net/subscribe/ 📷 Lisa Hupp/USFWS

A new paper in Landscape Ecology takes an important step toward better understand where, when, and how people recreate — and how this affects people and wildlife we share space with. Read the paper and share it with others who care about wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation.

Applications are open for our 2026 partner grants. We support grassroots organizations protecting habitat across the Yellowstone to Yukon region. These projects complement Y2Y's work and mobilize efforts we can't do alone. Deadline: Feb 20 Details: y2y.net/partnering-with-us Help spread the word!

13 organizations, including the #Gwich’in Steering Committee in the Yukon, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it re-opened the Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain to oil and gas leasing in the fall. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Conservation news is back! This round up delivers the latest in wildlife, science, and environmental happenings across the Yellowstone to Yukon region straight to your inbox every two weeks. Join thousands of conservation enthusiasts who rely on our curated roundup to stay informed and inspired.

The photo is blurry and small, but it is an important one. This wolverine moving through a secret location in Alberta's Bow Valley. Wolverines are a rare sight, and spotting one near a town as busy as Canmore is almost unheard of. But this recent photo proves something vital >>

Wildlife are inevitably impacted as fireguards are built. Animals steer clear as human and machine increase, but when work is finished they often return. More room is available for wildlife to move. @y2y.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Looking for a #ConservationCareer? We are hiring for a couple of positions at Y2Y including a role for major gifts officer out of our Canmore, Missoula, or Bozeman office. Details on responsibilities, salary, and more at y2y.net/careers

B.C. has roughly 17,000 glaciers. As they retreat at an alarming rate, outdoor guides are not only witnessing the changes, but managing the risks that come with this new reality. thenarwhal.ca/glacier-melt...

This season, we’re grateful for you. Your support helps protect wildlife, safeguard habitat, and inspire hope across the Yellowstone to Yukon region. Thank you for helping to keep the wild, wild. Warmest wishes for a happy holiday and a bright year ahead from the Y2Y team. Artist: Vanessa Kiss

Conservation at scale can’t happen without collaboration. That’s what makes Kootenay Forest Lands truly special. Today, we joined governments, Indigenous partners and industry to celebrate what’s possible when we work together for nature. Learn more: natureconservancy.ca/kootenay-lan...

The Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group is the global hub providing guidance on ecological connectivity. CLLC serves as Secretariat of CCSG, providing leadership & coordination to a network of 1,200+ volunteer experts from 125+ countries. largelandscapes.org/news/ccsg/ @iucnwcpa.bsky.social

North America's largest wildlife overpass is now open, connecting 39,000 acres of habitat on both sides of I-25 in Colorado. The Greenland wildlife overpass completes the I-25 South Gap project and provides safe passage for elk and pronghorn. www.colorado.gov/governor/new...

Are you 18+, live in the Okanagan, and passionate about art & environmental advocacy? Artvocacy supports emerging artists to develop original work and showcase it publicly – inviting community members and local decision-makers into dialogue. Apply here: https://forms.gle/M2LK7k84kmLvxcAz6

Want to get better at identifying wildlife tracks? Winter is a great time to start. Here are some tips and tricks and example tracks found in the Yellowstone to Yukon region 🐾

The Reconnecting the Rockies – AB cameras have been up for one year! We are gaining early insights into how this monitoring will contribute to the success of road mitigation on Hwy 3. @claytontlamb.bsky.social @y2y.bsky.social @ncccnc.bsky.social

A new bill aims to extend the U.S.’s only federal program to fund wildlife crossings, which expires in 2026. In this article, CLLC's Rebecca Boslough King highlights the demand for funds and importance of crossings to reduce collisions and reconnect habitat. mountainjournal.org/wildlife-cro...