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Category: Media releases

Alberta’s new coal restrictions a reprieve for Eastern Slopes
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Alberta’s new coal restrictions a reprieve for Eastern Slopes

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

Y2Y says a recent announcement that the Alberta government will “restrict” coal-related exploration and development in the Eastern Slopes is news worth celebrating — with continued vigilance.

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Global wolverine research spanning 20 years shows what the species needs to survive
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Global wolverine research spanning 20 years shows what the species needs to survive

January 25, 2022January 26, 2022

A new paper indicates wolverine research and conservation can’t stop at political borders to be effective at helping the elusive species.

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New polling shows British Columbians want action towards conservation goals
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New polling shows British Columbians want action towards conservation goals

December 16, 2021March 28, 2023

After the climate disasters of 2021, B.C. residents want movement forward by the government. Polling commissioned by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative shows that the majority of British Columbians care about nature, want it protected, and want to see big nature conservation goals set by the government for 2022.

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New polling reaffirms Albertans’ support of conservation
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New polling reaffirms Albertans’ support of conservation

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

A major poll recently commissioned by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) confirms most Albertans care about nature and want it protected.

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How a conservation goal went from “audacious” to authentic
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How a conservation goal went from “audacious” to authentic

December 1, 2021February 8, 2022

Research shows major conservation gains in the Yellowstone to Yukon region since 1993.

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Alberta Trails Act must support both people and nature
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Alberta Trails Act must support both people and nature

November 2, 2021November 26, 2021

Alberta’s proposed new Trails Act does not clearly address the long-term protection of sensitive lands, waters, and wildlife in the province, say staff at Y2Y.

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Science-based approach to forestry welcomed but B.C.’s old-growth plans can go further, say conservationists 
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Science-based approach to forestry welcomed but B.C.’s old-growth plans can go further, say conservationists 

November 2, 2021January 28, 2022

News that the B.C. government will defer logging old-growth is encouraging says Y2Y, but can still go further. 

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Supporting Jasper National Park’s caribou herds
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Supporting Jasper National Park’s caribou herds

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

Y2Y among conservation groups that welcome Parks Canada’s decision to manage snow season access in Jasper’s Tonquin and Brazeau caribou ranges.

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Land purchase in Bull River, Montana sustains linkage area for grizzly bears and other wildlife
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Land purchase in Bull River, Montana sustains linkage area for grizzly bears and other wildlife

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

A key habitat connection for grizzly bears and other wildlife in northwestern Montana will remain open and wild near the confluence of the Bull River and Clark Fork River.

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Conservation groups join community and First Nations’ call for action on old-growth
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Conservation groups join community and First Nations’ call for action on old-growth

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Conservationists join communities in asking for updates to British Columbia’s logging regulations and forestry laws.

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New food storage lockers improve safety, visitor experience to Colville National Forest
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New food storage lockers improve safety, visitor experience to Colville National Forest

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

This summer, a new tool will increase safety for visitors and wildlife in parts of the Yellowstone to Yukon region.

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For press inquiries please email Kelly Zenkewich kelly (at) y2y (dot) net or call 403-609-2666 x 126

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative's head offices are within Treaty 7, signed in 1877 by the Ĩyãħé Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) Nations of Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney; the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Nations of Siksika, Aapatohsipikani (North Piikani), and Kainai; Tsuut’ina First Nation; and the British Crown.

These lands also overlap with the homelands of Aamskaapipikani (Blackfeet), Secwépemc, Ktunaxa, Mountain Cree, and the Metis Nation of Alberta (Zone 3).

We further acknowledge that the broader Yellowstone to Yukon region overlays at least 75 Indigenous territories.


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