Supporting Sound Wildlife Policies
Among the many special things about living in, working in, or visiting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the opportunity to be in a place that has retained all its native wildlife.
Herds of elk dot valley floors, native trout rise to flies in cold streams, and even species not long ago nearly obliterated–like wolves, grizzly bears, and bison–are seeing healthy populations make new inroads into their historic ranges.
Despite the majority of folks across Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming who consider themselves conservationists and pride themselves on their ability to live alongside wild animals on a landscape itself not fully tamed, it is not uncommon for the region’s decision makers and politicians to push for regressive policies that do not have the best interests of wildlife in mind. From the state legislatures mandating unnecessarily severe population management practices against the advice of wildlife managers, to legal barriers that get in the way of meaningful bison restoration, to planning efforts that do not take impacts to wildlife into account, there is a lot to stay on top of to ensure wildlife are protected across the ecosystem.
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition is committed to supporting and advocating for sound policies that are centered in science and recognize the important role wildlife play in the ecology, economy, and social fabric of the Greater Yellowstone region. We track legislative sessions and rally support for good policies, we engage in planning processes to improve outcomes for wildlife and wildlife habitat, and we build meaningful relationships across the ecosystem with the individuals, businesses, and communities that rely on wildlife for their livelihoods.
