Conserving Cold, Clean Water
The cold, clean water of Greater Yellowstone sustains a colorful and diverse array of wild fish, invertebrates, waterfowl, and other aquatic species.
More broadly, water is the lifeblood of the ecosystem, foundational to the wellbeing of people, plant life, and wildlife alike.
In the face of a changing climate, cold, clean water is under threat. As temperatures rise, droughts become more severe, and flooding more destructive, the conditions that have long sustained the region’s iconic fisheries and wildlife are becoming increasingly unstable. Today, it is more important than ever to preserve cold water and provide native fish and wildlife refuge from the ravages of an unpredictable future.
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition is committed to addressing the climate change challenges of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with clarity, focus, and inclusivity. From working alongside partners at federal and state agencies and Tribal governments to develop ecosystem-wide goals on climate change, to implementing low tech process-based restoration projects, to promoting community floodplain protections, we are committed to giving our rivers, lakes, and streams a fighting chance.
