Proud and free: Sharing Jasper Pride
“Being able to celebrate Pride in a national park is particularly special because these are the landscapes that mean the most to my family.”
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Nature-positive economies strengthen southwest Alberta communities, support nature in the long term
A new report from Stormy Lake Consulting, and commissioned by Y2Y, points towards a future where nature-positive economic development helps southwest Alberta communities thrive.
A roadmap for nature-positive economic development in southwest Alberta
A new report shares ways in which communities in southwest Alberta can diversify local economies while supporting nature.
Coalition urges wildlife corridor in B.C.’s West Kootenay region be kept intact
A contentious proposal for the Zincton All-Season Resort in British Columbia’s West Kootenay region faces growing resistance.
Making tracks: 17 animals show us wild ways to move
Which wildlife species have been caught on camera using crossings in the Yellowstone to Yukon region? You might be surprised!
Bow Valley land-use planning must consider regional development and recreation, new modeling shows
New cumulative effects modeling done by the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and ALCES Land-Use shows that every planning decision matters for the future of wildlife and people sharing space in Alberta’s Bow Valley.
Connecting information to place to understand how we benefit from nature
Master’s student Stephanie Rockwood collaborated with authors of a recent paper on ecosystem service “hotspots” in Canada to learn more about them on the U.S. side of the Y2Y region.
Preserving an iconic mountain’s values in the face of a Bow Valley gondola proposal
It is of critical importance that the environmental assessment for a proposed gondola in Canmore is done right — for nature — the first time around.
A Coal Policy for all Albertans
Y2Y is among 30 organizations to endorse ‘A Coal Policy for Alberta’ to best protect the Eastern Slopes from coal development in 2022 and beyond.
Y2Y deeply concerned over ruling for development proposals in Canmore
Y2Y is deeply disappointed and concerned over the ruling from the Land and Property Rights Tribunal that the Town of Canmore must adopt the area structure plans for Three Sisters Village and Smith Creek, which were proposed and rejected in 2021.
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