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Thank you, Karsten 

In this tribute to Karsten Heuer, we at Y2Y reflect on his incredible life as a biologist, wildlife and landscape defender, storyteller, best-selling author, husband, father, son and friend.

A person's hand is extended, palm up, with a piece of lichen, an important food source for mountain caribou.

Saving mountain caribou

The Caribou Guardians program, led by the West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations is a key part of the ongoing work to save the Klinse-za caribou herd — and it’s helping nurture the next generation of environmental leaders.

Grizzly bear stands in bright orange and yellow vegetation in Grand Teton National Park.

Bringing grizzly bears back

Recent Montana and Wyoming grizzly bear sightings where they haven’t been seen in decades gives hope for grizzly bears’ return to their historic home ranges.