Better together 

There are few comparable efforts anywhere operating at the scale of Y2Y, and there are even fewer that engage in such widespread collaboration. 

Y2Y’s role is to set the context for regional conservation work by providing the vision for a healthy Yellowstone to Yukon landscape, and to bring partners together to achieve as a network what none of us can accomplish alone. Together, we knit together the landscape from one jurisdiction to the next. 

Everything Y2Y does, we do with our partners. Whether it is other conservation groups, local landowners, businesses, government agencies, Native Americans and First Nations, scientists, or others, partners are the force behind the Yellowstone to Yukon vision. 

Idaho mallard banding
A mallard is released after being banded for a collaborating project between Idaho Fish and Game and Y2Y in Idaho. Image: Scott Rulander

Our work proceeds because we work together.

Even when the idea of connecting this gigantic ecosystem that extends from Yellowstone to the Yukon was first described in 1993, those present knew that to achieve this goal required more than good science and boldness.

It depended on enlisting the passion and experience of those who already cared deeply about the region and who worked in and with dozens of grassroots groups — it depended on this network.

Since that first day, more than 460 partners have joined forces to advance this big, bold vision. We are grateful for the contributions from these conservation groups, local landowners, businesses, government agencies, donors and supporters, Indigenous communities, and scientists that have helped propel this vision to where it is today

Latest news and updates from our work with partners:


What our partners say

“One of the valuable things that Y2Y brings to the table is this shared vision for large-scale connection and conservation. It’s really important.”

— Adam Switalski, Science Program Director for Wildlands CPR

Partnership definition 

Y2Y partners are defined as any individuals or groups that have, in the previous two years: received financial support from Y2Y (for example, in the form of a Partner Grant); been contracted by Y2Y to undertake scientific research or other work; participated in the development or implementation of a collaborative conservation plan or project in one of our Priority Areas or expressed support for the Yellowstone to Yukon vision and identified themselves publicly as a Y2Y partner. 

Working with Y2Y in any of the ways listed above, or being identified as a Y2Y partner, should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the Y2Y organization. 

Curious to know who supports us? View our foundation, corporation and government supporters.  

Proud of our partners

Since 2021, we are working with, or have worked with the following partners: 

Advocates for the West

Alberta Wilderness Association

ALCES 

ArborVitae Environmental Services Ltd

ARC Solutions 

BearVault

Beazley, Karen

Beyond the Aichi Targets Task Force

Bighorn Stoney Community

Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley

Black Rock Forest

Blood Tribe Land Management

Bow Valley Engage

Bozeman, City of

Bragg Creek Wild

Braided River

Brandeis University 

British Columbia Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Buffalo Rock Tipi Camp

Bull, Gary Q

Bureau of Land Management – Dillon Field Office

Canadian Mountain Network 

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) – BC, Yukon, Northern Alberta & Southern Alberta Chapters) 

Castle Crown Wilderness Coalition

Center for Human-Wildlife Conflict Solutions (WildWise Yukon) 

Center for Large Landscape Conservation 

Central Idaho Public Lands Collaborative

Conservation Northwest

Crown Managers Partnership

DTM Consulting

Dena Kayeh Institute

DTM Consulting

Dunn, Megan

East Kananaskis-Ghost Coalition

Eastern Oregon Legacy Lands

EcoFlight

Edwards, Hannah

Eliuk, Laura

emcreative Graphic Design

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Fiera Biological Consulting

Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition

Fisher, Dr. Jason

Five Valleys Land Trust

Francis, Wendy 

Fraser Headwaters Alliance 

Gallatin Valley Land Trust

Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance 

Global Environment Media

Government of Northwest Territories

Government of Yukon

Great Burn Conservation Alliance

Greater Hells Canyon Council

Greater Yellowstone Coalition

Gregory Kehm Associates 

Grylloblatta Ecological Consulting

Gwen Bridge Consulting

Header photo: Allies gather and enjoy a meal following a trans-boundary strategy meeting at the U.S.-Canadian border, Jaime Rojo @iLCP