E-Connections Newsletter - September 2011
This summer, I and a number of Y2Y supporters floated down the Nahanni River. For 14-days we were surrounded only by nature; no roads, no people, no development. The Greater Nahanni Watershed is one of the largest intact core protected wildlife habitat regions in the entire Y2Y system, and the experience was a soulful reminder why our work to keep wild-lands intact is so important.
Inspired by my journey, this issue of Connections is about our efforts to keep the Y2Y landscape intact. From purchasing private land to safe guard it from future development, to broadcasting the story of connectivity globally, this summer our team was busy linking the Y2Y landscape in a variety of different ways. Read on for details...
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Gaining Grizzly Ground in the Cabinet-Purcell: Bears can utter a sigh of relief. Our U.S. partner, Vital Ground, with Y2Y support, closed the deal to purchase 71 acres of wildlife habitat lying within the U.S. Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone. Over 50% of the funds to secure the purchase were provided by Y2Y. Learn more...
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Protecting the Peel: The fate of the Peel Watershed is now a hot issue in the upcoming October territorial election, and Y2Y and our partners are rallying support to influence the government to protect the Peel. You can help! Read how...
- Holding Off Logging in the Castle: This summer, chainsaws threatened to shatter the Castle's solitude. But a strategically-focused public campaign, led in part by Y2Y, has successfully delayed any logging. Find out how...
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Vote to Preserve Wildlife Corridors in the Peace River Break: Y2Y is one of 20 finalists in a contest for a $50,000 grant from Shell Canada's “FuellingChange” fund. Your vote can help us protect habitat and corridors for wildlife across the Peace River Break in northeast B.C. Click here to help...
- Keeping Apple Trees Bear Free: Juicy apples are like candy to a bear who is seeking to fatten up for its winter slumber. Thanks in part to a Y2Y Partner Grant, The Great Bear Foundation's ‘Bears & Apples' project has a number of volunteers removing the ‘oh so tempting ‘apples to reduce unwanted bears in residential trees. Check out this on-the-ground effort...
- The Y2Y Vision is Broadcast Around the World: Building awareness about the value of large intact landscape is just as important as actually connecting it. Star Alliance helped broadcast this message to thousands of international travelers this spring. Sample the 1-minute mini-documentary, or click here to view the full campaign.
We truly appreciate your interest and support in the work of the Y2Y Initiative and our partners. I invite you to stay connected through our Conservation News and Facebook page, or help us take action by signing up to receive our Action Alerts.
Your feedback is important in helping us shape the critical work that we do. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Rob Buffler, Executive Director, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
PS: Do You Have Your Tickets?
The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival (Oct 29th – Nov 6th, 2011) is around the corner. Y2Y will be there again this year, sponsoring the Award for Best Film, Mountain Environment. Follow us on Facebook for film information, special Y2Y events and more. We`d love to see you!
Photo Credit: Harvey Locke - Virginia Falls, Nahanni National Park Reserve
