Blog and Stories
BLM Public Lands Rule Protects Treasured Places for the Future
The BLM released the most significant change in the management of BLM lands in 50 years with the final Public Lands Rule, which puts conservation on equal ground with other uses like mining and energy development.
GYC supports new public lands rule proposed by the BLM
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public feedback about balancing public lands management to focus on cultural lands protection, conservation, recreation, wildlife, and more.
Restoring forest habitat for grizzly bears and other wildlife
GYC has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to review all five national forests surrounding Yellowstone National Park with the goal of identifying and subsequently decommissioning illegal, unnecessary, or unsuccessfully closed roads and restoring the roadbeds back to a natural state. The roads are prioritized for restoration according to their potential to benefit grizzlies and other wildlife.
Teton County, Wyoming passes better wildlife regulations
Teton County, Wyoming adopts regulations to end the feeding of wild animals.
GYC supports summer work on the Caribou Targhee National Forest
GYC is supporting the Caribou Targhee National Forest with funds for on-the-ground work to improve wildlife habitat and fisheries.
SUCCESS! Idaho judge orders deeper analysis of cyanide mining impacts at Kilgore site
Today, Judge Winmill ruled that the U.S. Forest Service must conduct further research before allowing toxic cyanide gold mining near Kilgore, Idaho, just west of Yellowstone National Park. This order temporarily halts a proposed open-pit, cyanide, heap-leach gold mine being explored by foreign mining company, Otis Gold.
GYC installs bear bins in Idaho campground
As grizzly bears continue to thrive across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Greater Yellowstone Coalition works towards solutions to keep bears alive and people safe. This includes bear-proofing campgrounds throughout Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.