Gravel-bed river ecosystems and floodplains are some of the most ecologically important habitats in North America.
Read MoreFrom the ground up: Connecting the dots for changes in Canada’s northern ecosystems
Kirsten Reid, one of Y2Y’s 2018 grantees for the Sarah Baker Memorial Award, has been taking a closer look at biodiversity in Canada’s northern ecosystems —how biodiversity changes as you go north and the different ways that species interact in the Canadian sub-Arctic. Read on to learn about this important research in the Yellowstone to Yukon region.
Read MoreGiving B.C.’s caribou a fighting chance
Dr. Clayton Lamb received a two-year Liber Ero post-doctoral fellowship to work on the recovery of the Central Group of southern mountain caribou in B.C.’s Peace Region. Read more on how he will work closely with First Nations partners, Y2Y, Wildlife Infometrics, and government to support recovery efforts.
Read MoreEyes in the field
Learn about a safe and non-intrusive way Y2Y scientists and partners monitor and track the movements of animals of all sizes.
Read MoreNorthern mountain caribou get a much-needed health check-up thanks to graduate student researcher
When we caught up with 2017 Sarah Baker Memorial grant recipient Dr. Naima Jutha about the community-based wildlife research she’s been working hard at for the last two years, she had a lot to update us on.
Read MoreLearning from a leader in conservation: Dr. Aerin Jacob
Today, in her role as Y2Y’s conservation scientist, Dr. Aerin Jacob works with other scientists, decision-makers, and communities across the Yellowstone to Yukon region and beyond. Her journey as a leader in science and conservation did, however, start long before her time with Y2Y.
Read MoreMaster’s project looks at moose management in B.C.’s Lake Revelstoke Valley
We awarded Mateen Hessami with the 2019 Sarah Baker Memorial Fund award to support his research on moose harvest and conservation in B.C.’s Lake Revelstoke Valley.
Read MoreYour chance to research wolverines
Plan on spending some time in the Rockies or mountain ranges of southeastern British Columbia in the coming months? You can take part in wolverine research.
Read MoreNew post-doc brings passion for people and nature
For Dr. Karine Pigeon, being outdoors has always been an important part of her work life — and her life when she’s off the clock.
Read MoreFrom ants to grizzlies: A general rule for saving biodiversity
Habitats are shrinking and becoming more fragmented due to human activities, leading to the loss of many species.
Read MoreCharismatic female wildlife cover big landscapes with big stories
One wolf’s travels showed conservation must go beyond national, provincial and state borders and offer a way to protect animals on the move from barriers such as development and highways.
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