The Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism (GYREAT) Act—introduced by U.S. Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana—represents an important opportunity to protect nearly 100 miles of two iconic Montana rivers and key tributaries under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

A 2026 Montana state-wide survey shows that Montanans want to see wild lands and waters protected for generations to come.

In February 2026, we witnessed the largest-ever rehoming of Yellowstone bison to tribes. In all, 213 healthy bison – or buffalo – made the 470-mile journey from the park to Fort Peck.

The nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management has an anti-public lands track record. Steve Pearce’s confirmation hearing is expected to be held on February 25. Act now – contact your Senators and ask them to stand up for public lands once again by stopping Pearce’s nomination as BLM Director. 

The Greater Yellowstone Coalition opposes the federal executive order and resulting actions that have removed or altered historical signage and interpretive content at national parks and historic sites across the country, including within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Cold, clean water is the lifeblood of this ecosystem, supporting iconic fish and wildlife, thriving communities, and robust recreation and agricultural economies. Historically, 70-80 percent of the West’s water supply has come from mountain snowpack. Increasingly, that natural system is under strain. 

Virtual fence is an emerging technology with the potential to transform livestock management and wildlife conservation. To support adoption of this innovative tool, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition has released a new Virtual Fence Resource Guide that consolidates information on funding opportunities, use cases, and available virtual fence vendors. 

To better understand current conditions of the Big Wind River, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition is facilitating connections among researchers, Tribal partners, and Tribal members to explore the development of a plant and hydrology study grounded in the Traditional Ecological Knowledge of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes. In mid-September, nearly 30 participants – including Tribal partners, community members, university researchers, and conservation partners – joined a two-day tour of the Wind River corridor to strengthen relationships, explore ecological conditions, and refine collaborative research priorities that honor and align with Tribal interests. 

For more than 40 years, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition has worked to ensure grizzly bears thrive across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This past year, your support made a real difference. Across the ecosystem, we advanced conflict-prevention strategies, strengthened partnerships with agencies and communities, and invested in practical tools that help people and bears thrive on shared landscapes. 

We recap our 2025 favorite conservation moments and wins in Greater Yellowstone.

When the Roadless Rule was adopted in 2001, it followed one of the most robust public engagement processes in U.S. history. In stark contrast, the USDA initiated the current rescission process in August with a 21-day comment period and no public meetings. 

Before decisions are made that could permanently alter these irreplaceable landscapes, the American public deserves a meaningful opportunity to be heard.

Conserving the vast Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem often starts small. It begins with a conversation, a question, or the spark of an idea that grows into something much larger. That’s exactly what happened to Idaho sixth grader Olivia Nance. What started as a school research project on bison turned into a heartfelt effort that raised nearly $400 to support their conservation.