Blog and Stories
New Legislation to Safeguard Iconic Montana Rivers Announced by Rep. Zinke
U.S. Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana on Tuesday announced the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act, legislation that aims to protect nearly 100 miles of the Madison and Gallatin rivers, as well as key tributaries, with Wild and Scenic designations.
Bears and Communities Deserve Durable Support to Sustain Comeback
Managing grizzly bears is complicated. As Congress considers a short-sighted attempt to circumvent a science-based, public process for solidifying effective grizzly bear management strategies, there’s a need to ensure long-term durability and reliability for grizzly bear management.
Calling Artists! Partners Launch Wildlife Crossing License Plate Design Contest
Check out the new license plate design contest to raise awareness and support wildlife crossing structures, and to showcase Montana’s rich natural heritage and iconic migratory big game and other wildlife.
After Intense Bipartisan Backlash, Public Lands Remain in Public Hands...for Now
On June 28, 2025, Utah Senator Mike Lee withdrew his American public land sell-off plan, which would have sold and privatized millions of acres of public land across 11 western states.
Greater Yellowstone Coalition Launches Public Lands Protection Ad Campaign
GYC launches public lands protection campaign.
A Win for Montanans, Wildlife, and Safer Roads
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition commends the Montana Legislature and Governor Greg Gianforte for listening to Montanans and making important investments and positive steps toward better protecting people and wildlife on our Big Sky highways.
Collaborating for a Successful Montana Legislative Session
Montanans are folks of all kinds – ranchers, farmers, business owners, outdoorspeople, conservationists, and everyone in between. The Montana Legislature is a place where we all come together to make decisions about our home, and whether we agree or not, I see Montanans as folks who can disagree and remain friends. This attitude embodies the Legislature. We wrap up a lively session with a number of critical wins for Montana's lands and wildlife.
How Roadkill Helps Build Wildlife Crossings in Montana
Yellowstone Safe Passages has been surveying roadkill and wildlife for more than four years. While collecting carcass data can be gruesome and disheartening, every data point is helping inform Yellowstone Safe Passages about the areas that see the most accidents – and the areas where wildlife crossings structures will be most effective along Highway 89. This deer will be added to a suite of more than 7,000 wildlife observations collected since the spring of 2020 to help YSP keep wildlife alive and families safe on the road.
Montanans Must Protect Their Constitutional Right to a ‘Clean and Healthful Environment’
Public lands at risk because the state Legislature is taking steps to weaken Montana’s constitutional right to clean water, air, and land.
Stopping the Sale of Our Public Lands
Right now, members of Congress are proposing a plan to sell-off our public lands. The very lands that unite us as Americans, that pump billions of dollars into Western states’ economies, and that have been part of our heritage for generations.
We need you to tell Congress our public lands are NOT for sale.
Act Now: Shape the Future for Grizzly Bears
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to hear from people who care about grizzly bears and want to help shape their future.