Blog and Stories
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.
Speak up for Montana wolves
In October 2023, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) released a draft Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan (wolf plan) and accompanying draft Environmental Impact Statement (draft EIS), which are currently open for public comment.
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.
New York Times: ‘Saving Yellowstone for the Grizzlies’
The New York Times Monday captured our collective win of protecting Yellowstone National Park from the last viable gold mining threat along the park’s northern border.
GYC and supporters stop the mine on the northern border of Yellowstone National Park
On September 25, 2023, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition raised the $6.25 million needed to stop the mine on Crevice Mountain, just north of Yellowstone National Park. People from across the country and globe gave to stop this mine, proving once and for all that Yellowstone is more valuable than gold.
Donor stories: Why I gave to stop the mine
The story of stopping the mine on Crevice Mountain on the border of Yellowstone National Park has inspired hundreds of people from across the world to give. Learn more about why they chose to donate and why they encourage you to do the same!
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.
Guest column: Yellowstone will always be more valuable than gold
GYC Executive Director Scott Christensen’s writes for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle about stopping the gold mine just north of Yellowstone National Park.
GYC and partners celebrate Bison Conservation Transfer Program and quarantine facility expansion
On July 13, 2023, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition joined Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Forever, Tribal Nations and other key federal and NGO partners to celebrate the completed expansion of the Yellowstone Bison Conservation Transfer Program (BCTP) and quarantine facility.
Beholding bison: A day in Yellowstone
Red dogs – baby bison – are a sure sign of spring and arguably one of the cutest baby wildlife in Yellowstone. On top of being adorable, bison are also ecosystem engineers and help shape a healthier, more diverse, and resilient Yellowstone. Read about one staff member’s day in the park alongside these iconic creatures.
GYC announces legacy campaign to stop gold mine on the border of Yellowstone
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition announces an ambitious campaign to buy out a mining company on the northern border of Yellowstone National Park. If successful, the effort would extinguish the last real and significant mining threat on the border of Yellowstone National Park, forever.
Restoring bison to Tribal lands: Largest Yellowstone bison transfer a huge success
Through the Yellowstone Bison Conservation Transfer Program, disease-free Yellowstone bison are relocated from the park to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. This is their last step before being restored to Tribal and public lands across America.