Blog and Stories
Reflections on the virtual Wind River Inter-Tribal Gathering
On March 1, 2022, the virtual Inter-Tribal Gathering commemorated the 150th Anniversary of Yellowstone National Park. The intent was not only to pay respect to the significance of Yellowstone as the flagship of landscape conservation, but also to elevate Indigenous people’s connection to this treasured landscape that have existed for millennia.
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem needs more than love—it needs conservation
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is remarkable and needs protection for generations to come. Hear the story of one team member’s journey to this special landscape and what compelled her to stay and make a difference.
Six years later, a new plan offers hope for Gallatin Mountains north of Yellowstone
The Custer Gallatin National Forest unveils its new Forest Management Plan.
Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission votes to close wolf hunt in Southwestern Montana
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission votes to close wolf hunting and trapping in Region 3 of Southwest Montana for the remainder of the season once 82 wolves have been harvested from the area.
Inter-Tribal Gatherings aim to elevate Native voices
GYC will support the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes of the Wind River Reservation in gathering people online to commemorate the park’s anniversary while elevating the Tribal community’s voice in conserving and managing Yellowstone.
Yellowstone bison coexistence program celebrates ten years of reducing conflicts
GYC and the Yellowstone Bison Coexistence Program celebrate 10 years of helping landowners coexist with wild bison on the landscape outside Yellowstone National Park.
GYC celebrates the life of visionary co-founder Rick Reese
GYC honors Rick Reese, one of its visionary co-founders.
Montana Headwaters Legacy Act picks up more local government support
An update on new support for the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act.
New elk occupancy agreement conserves elk habitat in Montana
GYC and PERC have partnered to implement the first elk occupancy agreement in the northern Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
New GYC strategic plan sets vision for next five years
Every three to five years, the GYC team collaborates and develops the vision and goals for the next chapter of our work, i.e., we write a new strategic plan. Check out our most recent strategic plan and what it means for our future efforts.
Range riding in Montana's wild Centennial Valley
A day in Montana’s Greater Yellowstone with the Centennial Valley Association range riders.