Using the best science and Indigenous knowledge, we work with partners to identify and protect core habitat in this awe-inspiring landscape. Nature provides humans with clean air, fresh water, recreation, spiritual guidance, and more. Protecting this important region is critical for both people and wildlife, especially in the face of a changing climate where animals need room to roam and protecting our headwaters is even more crucial.
landscape protection
our impact
Increased protected areas by more than 80% in the Yellowstone to Yukon region between 1993 and 2018
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Yellowstone to Yukon region
Protected areas in 1993 and after
Protected areas before 1993
City
our impact
Restored wetlands to health in a key north Idaho wildlife corridor by recontouring ponds and planting nearly 50,000 trees and native shrubs
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Yellowstone to Yukon region
General project area
our impact
Supported work by Indigenous partners to protect more than 141,000 square kilometers (35 million acres) of First Nations’ territories
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Dene Kʼéh Kusān
Qat’muk
Klin-se-za protected area
Yellowstone to Yukon region
our impact
Deferred logging across 70 square kilometers (17,000 acres) of B.C.’s rare old-growth forest
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Yellowstone to Yukon region
Inland temperate rainforest
together, we are:
securing proposals for protection
by meeting global goals of 30 percent of lands and waters protected by 2030.
supporting additional Indigenous protected areas
through securing commitments for emerging Indigenous-led conservation efforts.
managing and safeguarding parks
by safeguarding existing protected areas so that they are maintained and well-managed into the future.
featured success stories
A positive partnership for caribou, communities and Indigenous-led conservation
Y2Y was honored to have our partnership with Saulteau First Nations recognized at the 2024 Healing the Land Conference in Moberly Lake, British Columbia.
Y2Y commends significant expansion of Klinse-za/Twin Sisters protected area for endangered caribou
Y2Y is celebrating the expansion of the Klinse-za/Twin Sisters protected area in northeast B.C. — a remarkable milestone in the Indigenous-led recovery and conservation of endangered caribou.
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.
Building a bright future through Indigenous-led conservation
Y2Y supports Indigenous-led conservation in British Columbia — and beyond.
The future of conservation: Indigenous-led protected areas support thriving communities and ecosystems
A new Y2Y report looks at the key benefits of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, examples where Indigenous Peoples are taking the lead, and ways we can all support this work.
