Communities and wildlife thrive when the needs of both are met. Y2Y engages a wide range of communities for solutions that benefit nature and people. This includes working with residents and decision-makers to support key planning decisions, partnering with recreation and tourism organizations to limit impacts of their industries, and collaborating with local communities to listen, learn, and implement solutions that promote human–wildlife coexistence.
communities & conservation
our impact
Invested more than $60 million in new community conservation funding across the region to support local projects
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Yellowstone to Yukon region
Protected areas
our impact
Currently in the Yellowstone to Yukon region, Indigenous communities and governments manage or co-manage more than 25% of existing protected lands including examples in Yukon and Northwest Territories
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Yellowstone to Yukon region
Peel watershed in Yukon Territory
Nahanni and Náátsʼihchʼoh National Park Reserve of Northwest Territories
our impact
Reduced wildlife—human conflict by helping partners install 37 bear-proof food storage lockers in campgrounds within the Selkirk grizzly bear recovery zone
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Yellowstone to Yukon region
Selkirk grizzly bear recovery zone
together, we are:
improving management of recreation
to minimize impact on nature while supporting people to enjoy the places and activities they love.
cultivating respect and inclusion
where Indigenous knowledge, relationships, and cultural ties to nature are acknowledged, supported, and shared.
promoting coexistence
to help mountain communities understand, embrace, and adopt practices that promote harmonious coexistence with wildlife.
guiding decision-making
in planning development that limits sprawl, prioritizes wildlife connectivity, and supports communities that are in harmony with nature and social well-being.
featured success stories
Opinion: As more Albertans explore parks this summer, it’s time to protect nature
The Canada Strong Pass grants free admission for all to national parks and historic sites, meaning more people than ever will have the opportunity to explore our greatest shared wonder:…
Protecting landscapes for future generations
Working together on a shared mission and vision.
Wild neighbors: How Y2Y helps Hipcamp hosts coexist with wildlife
Y2Y and Hipcamp have partnered to help hosts across the Yellowstone to Yukon region to practice good wildlife coexistence.
Supporting flourishing communities and nature
Whether through responsible recreation or helping people and bears to share space safely, our work with diverse communities across the Yellowstone to Yukon region has become a movement for reshaping how people and wildlife interact.
