Blog and Stories
GYC, Tribes, and Conservation Partners Defend Yellowstone Bison Plan in Court
On February 24, 2025, the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, GYC, and conservation partners, represented by Earthjustice, file a motion to intervene on behalf of Yellowstone National Park in their lawsuit with Montana.
Montana Files Frivolous Lawsuit Against Yellowstone National Park Over New Bison Management Plan
On December 31, 2024, the state of Montana filed a frivolous lawsuit against Yellowstone National Park over its recently adopted bison management plan.
Celebrating Our Favorite Moments from 2024
We recap our 2024 favorite conservation moments and wins in Greater Yellowstone.
Eastern Shoshone Artist’s Work Selected to Represent the Wind River Water & Buffalo Alliance
Wind River Indian Reservation entrepreneur and artist Sharolyn “Shay” Jimerson’s logo design has been selected to represent the Wind River Water & Buffalo Alliance.
New Yellowstone Bison Plan a Step in the Right Direction
Yellowstone National Park released a new bison management plan, marking a positive step forward in conserving and restoring America’s national mammal.
Latest Yellowstone Bison Transfer Another Milestone Worth Celebrating
Yellowstone National Park’s Bison Conservation Transfer Program continues to make history. In early February, Yellowstone relocated the largest number of live Yellowstone bison to American Indian Tribes to date. One hundred and sixteen healthy bison were loaded onto secure trucks and moved from Yellowstone National Park nearly 500 miles north to the Fork Peck Indian Reservation where they will complete their final year of testing before being transferred on to Tribes across North America.
Looking ahead at GYC’s exciting 2024
Buckle up! It’s going to be a big year for GYC and the lands, waters, and wildlife of Greater Yellowstone.
Eastern Shoshone Tribal Buffalo Herd welcomes 10 new buffalo home
In the first week of the new year, 10 buffalo were welcomed home to the Eastern Shoshone Tribal Buffalo Herd on the Wind River Indian Reservation. These 10 new buffalo – descendants of Yellowstone buffalo – bring the Eastern Shoshone Tribal Herd to 99 strong.
Wind River Tribes, Greater Yellowstone Coalition awarded $620,000 to promote buffalo conservation, habitat restoration and climate resilience
In late 2023, the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes, and the Greater Yellowstone Coalition received a $619,500 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and through its America the Beautiful Challenge.
Celebrating the conservation wins and favorite moments of 2023
Join us for a journey down memory lane and let’s celebrate all we did together for the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Status Update: Yellowstone Bison Management Plan
After a 60-day public comment period, it’s time for Yellowstone National Park to review input submitted on their draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the new Yellowstone Bison Management Plan. Read more to learn about GYC’s assessment of the EIS and what happens next.
Yellowstone releases draft Environmental Impact Statement for managing bison
In August 2023, the park released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as part of the ongoing process of developing the new Yellowstone Bison Management Plan (YBMP). Read more to learn about GYC’s assessment and recommendations.