Slide 1: Dusky grouse. Photo: NPSSlide 2: Photo: NPSSlide 3: Photo: C. JarroldSlide 4: Photo: Alex PopovSlide 6: Photo: Ryan Dickie
a scale that nature demands
The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) drives conservation solutions at the scale that nature demands. We work to maintain natural connections for wildlife, for people and nature, communities and culture, for habitat and waterways.
From the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem all the way to Yukon Territory, we strive to connect and protect enough space for a wide range of species to roam, feed, and reproduce.
the region
Spanning five American states, two Canadian provinces, two Canadian territories, and at least 75 Indigenous territories, the Yellowstone to Yukon region is unlike any other in the world. This incredible landscape of over half a million square miles — or 1.3M square kilometers — represents the most intact large mountain region in North America.
We know that keeping this vital region intact is the best way to tackle the loss of biodiversity and a changing climate. Y2Y’s work addresses the needs of the region’s wildlife and people, giving animals freedom to roam and protecting habitat for grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, and more.
Tripartite agreement on nature conservation an historic advancement for Canadian conservation, centering Indigenous leadership
The signing of the historic Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation between the British Columbia First Nations Leadership Council and the governments of Canada and B.C. unlocks an unprecedented funding commitment for action to halt species loss and protect landscapes in partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
Y2Y applauds British Columbia for innovative conservation financing fund supporting Indigenous-led conservation
The Province of British Columbia has announced an investment of $300 million in new conservation funds. These positive investments support Indigenous-led initiatives in protecting and stewarding land and wildlife in the province.
Marking a decade of Indigenous-led caribou recovery in British Columbia
A collaborative Indigenous-led caribou recovery initiative has brought a population of mountain caribou in B.C. back from the brink of local extinction.
