Using the best science and Indigenous knowledge, we work with partners to identify and protect core habitat in this awe-inspiring landscape. Nature provides humans with clean air, fresh water, recreation, spiritual guidance, and more. Protecting this important region is critical for both people and wildlife, especially in the face of a changing climate where animals need room to roam and protecting our headwaters is even more crucial.
landscape protection
our impact
Increased protected areas by more than 80% in the Yellowstone to Yukon region between 1993 and 2018
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Yellowstone to Yukon region
Protected areas in 1993 and after
Protected areas before 1993
City
our impact
Restored wetlands to health in a key north Idaho wildlife corridor by recontouring ponds and planting nearly 50,000 trees and native shrubs
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Yellowstone to Yukon region
General project area
our impact
Supported work by Indigenous partners to protect more than 141,000 square kilometers (35 million acres) of First Nations’ territories
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Dene Kʼéh Kusān
Qat’muk
Klin-se-za protected area
Yellowstone to Yukon region
our impact
Deferred logging across 70 square kilometers (17,000 acres) of B.C.’s rare old-growth forest
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Yellowstone to Yukon region
Inland temperate rainforest
together, we are:
securing proposals for protection
by meeting global goals of 30 percent of lands and waters protected by 2030.
supporting additional Indigenous protected areas
through securing commitments for emerging Indigenous-led conservation efforts.
managing and safeguarding parks
by safeguarding existing protected areas so that they are maintained and well-managed into the future.
featured success stories
Building a bright future through Indigenous-led conservation
Y2Y supports Indigenous-led conservation in British Columbia — and beyond.
New hope for mountain caribou through Indigenous-led conservation
One of the conservation highlights in the Yellowstone to Yukon region in 2020 was the signing of the partnership agreement for caribou in British Columbia.
The future of conservation: Indigenous-led protected areas support thriving communities and ecosystems
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.
Agreement between Blueberry River First Nations and B.C. government advances landscape restoration and Treaty Rights
Y2Y celebrates the leadership of Blueberry River First Nations and the B.C. government in the signing of an implementation agreement on January 18.
