Securing Vital Habitat

From a mighty herd of wild bison following the spring green-up, to a grizzly cub learning to forage for berries in late summer, to a silvery cutthroat trout glinting beneath the surface of a headwater stream, all the wildlife within Greater Yellowstone share a fundamental need for secure habitat.

The lands and waters that sustain the region’s iconic animals are integral to their ability to survive.

Wildlife habitat within Greater Yellowstone is under persistent threat. Development, encroachment, increased recreation, road and trail building, and the impacts of climate change all work to degrade, fragment, and reduce available habitat for Yellowstone’s wild residents. Without ample lands and clean water to meet their needs, wildlife cannot exist.

Securing high-quality wildlife habitat is foundational to the Greater Yellowstone Coalition’s mission. We advocate for seasonal closures, support restoration projects, ensure forest plans incorporate habitat protections and improvements, and use innovative tools to protect wildlife movement and migration. The ecosystem’s wildlife is core to what makes this region so remarkable, and GYC is committed to ensuring they continue to thrive.