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Julia Barton Julia Barton

Protecting Greater Yellowstone’s Lands, Waters, and Wildlife in the 2025 Wyoming Legislature

Wyoming’s 68th Legislative Session came to a close March 7, 2025, after eight tumultuous weeks. GYC’s Wyoming-based staff, our communications team, and Government Affairs Advisor Richard Garrett were entrenched in the day-to-day, and often minute-by-minute, action as many bills were moving through the legislative process. For the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to remain whole and intact we must actively engage with all stakeholders to craft sound policies that honor Wyoming’s tremendous wildlife, diverse habitats, and remarkable abundance of public lands. Your voice and support are critical for protecting our shared interest in this ecosystem. 

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Julia Barton Julia Barton

Wyoming Virtual Fence Symposium Sparks Innovation and Collaboration

In late January, 125 ranchers, land managers, and conservationists gathered in Cody, Wyoming, for the Wyoming Virtual Fence Symposium. The event was a catalyst for change, bringing folks together to explore the potential of virtual fencing (VF) in revolutionizing livestock management, conservation efforts, and rangeland health.

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Emmy Reed Emmy Reed

Advocating for Wolves in the Montana State Legislature

In the Montana Legislature, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition has been working with all of you to protect wolves. Since the start of the legislative session, more than 600 people have spoken up for Montana wolves – THANK YOU! We celebrate as one bad wolf bill dies in the House and continue to monitor two bills that threaten Montana’s wolf population. 

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Emmy Reed Emmy Reed

New Crossings to Protect Migrations for One of Idaho’s Largest Mule Deer Herds

The Idaho Transportation Department recently secured $20.8 million in federal grant funding to build three wildlife underpasses at Rocky Point, a section of U.S. Highway 30 that has an unprecedented number wildlife-vehicle collisions every year. This funding will create safer conditions for drivers and allow one of Idaho’s largest mule deer herds to complete seasonal migrations. 

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Emmy Reed Emmy Reed

Grizzly Bear Decision Protects Bears While Providing a Path for Durable Recovery and More Tools for Communities

On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s announced the decision to keep grizzly populations protected under the Endangered Species Act and proposed next steps highlights the unique needs of grizzlies and charts a durable path for improved co-management with states so that communities have the best available tools for living alongside bears.

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