news & updates

Dr. Graham McDowell will lead Y2Y’s work to bring Western scientific, local, and Indigenous knowledges together to help people and nature thrive across the Yellowstone to Yukon region.   

In 2023, we celebrated 30 years of the Y2Y vision. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the incredible growth of our large landscape conservation movement and the profound, positive impacts we’ve achieved together.

It’s easy to see why people who live, work and play in the Yellowstone to Yukon region would be inspired to give to Y2Y. But what motivates donors who live further afield to contribute to our cause?

Wildlife crossing structures help an array of species get where they need to go safely. Learn more about a handful of the crossings that are out there, and how a growing number of crossing structures in the Yellowstone to Yukon region are a leading force in the global cause for connection.

Y2Y is excited to welcome Jordan Reeves as our new Director of Landscape Connectivity.

Y2Y is one of 20 organizations providing joint input into the milestone document for Canada’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.

Y2Y welcomes Laurel Angell, who will lead Y2Y’s policy, law and government relations projects in the United States and Canada. Get to know more about Laurel and her exciting new role on the Y2Y team.

Help limit your impact sensitive species by being wildlife wise this winter.

For many living in the Yellowstone to Yukon region the phrases ‘bear-safe’, ‘bear-smart’, ‘bear-wise’, and ‘wildlife-wise’ are familiar. But what does it mean to have a community coexist harmoniously and minimize conflicts with bears, especially grizzlies? 

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.