Join us in Bozeman or Missoula this weekend, April 18 and 19, for a special panel on wildlife crossings in Montana featuring experts on #RoadEcology, wildlife connectivity, infrastructure and more. Open to all and free to attend.
Get details and RSVP:
Grizzly bears are considered locally extinct in the North Cascades region, which extends across the B.C.-Washington border. But a First Nations-led effort to reintroduce the species to the area is gaining momentum. thenarwhal.ca/north-cascad...
In person only for these small events. But Jodi has given similar talks that have been recorded elsewhere, like this one:
People need nature to survive. Nature positive means that humanity needs to shift our mindset to reorient its relationship with nature and calls for the need to protect what’s here.
Read more in this just released paper:
What does becoming "Nature Positive" actually mean?
It is a solution to how we deal with the climate crisis and reverse the catastrophic loss of nature on our planet. Not one or the other.
Both, together.
The Yellowstone to Yukon region is a living example of nature positive in action:
On the west coast of Canada? Join Y2Y in May for two inspiring talks about our mission, vision, and progress:
Connecting the Wild with Dr. Jodi Hilty
Mayne Island, B.C. on May 4
Salt Spring Island, B.C, on May 5
These events are free and open all. Details and registration at y2y.net/events/
“This is our moment. We can come together to solve our biggest problem and organize ourselves to have the future we want. A nature-positive, carbon neutral, equitable future for all humans and all of life,” says Harvey Locke, lead author and Y2Y co-founder.
The Yellowstone to Yukon region demonstrates key strategies from the paper in real, measurable ways by keeping nature intact and connected.
A smoke filled valley in the early morning shows a lake nestled between shadowy mountains and clouds of smoke in shades of blue
New research shows a hopeful path for our planet: becoming "Nature Positive" means stopping harm to nature and helping it recover. Putting nature first can restore forests, rivers, and wildlife, and address climate change to build a resilient future for both people & Earth.
y2y.net/blog/nature-...
Join Y2Y grantee and wildlife photographer Abdulla Moussa at the library in Cochrane, Alberta on April 22 for a talk about his talents and how they support conservation.
"The opportunity for the government to be able to create a legacy around the iconic landscapes that define the province and the wild places Canadians value is now," writes our president and chief scientist, Dr. Jodi Hilty
Twitch streaming schedule for Brynleabuilds featuring special guests: Robin from Y2Y on April 7th, BirdMaws on the 14th, Lehmiserables on the 17th, Marigatou on the 21st, Nanolather on the 24th, Dawn of DragonheartCafe on the 28th, and Cony23Art on May 1st.
It's my birthmonth and i'm celebrating by raising funds for conservation! We'll have lots of guests on the channel in addition to my usual art streams, starting with an intro to @y2y.bsky.social on Tuesday and ending with a new vtuber model debut May 1st!
There are now more than 200 wildlife crossing structures throughout the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative region. Just 25 to 35 years ago there were fewer than 50, and most were in Banff National Park.
www.rmoutlook.com/banff/a-majo...
Today, the Prime Minister announced a plan to protect Canada’s lands and waters. A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature invests $3.8 billion to protect and restore critical habitats, ensure industrial strategies complement our conservation efforts, and mobilise new capital for nature
Canada's National Program for Ecological Corridors is reconnecting fragmented landscapes so wildlife can thrive as we grow. These connections, including in the Yellowstone to Yukon region, are essential for biodiversity and climate resilience. Learn how we're making 30x30 real.
"We live at the backbone of the world, where the water begins," says Germaine White, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe member and Y2Y board member.
The solution is based in evidence: Similar wildlife crossing systems in Banff have reduced collisions by up to 96% while enabling hundreds of thousands of animals (and people) to move safely.
Rock Creek is expected to pay for itself by 2046 through collision reduction alone.
This crossing is part of the Reconnecting the Rockies project, tackling one of North America's most critical wildlife corridors with a comprehensive system of overpasses, underpasses, and fencing along a 56-kilometer stretch of Highway 3 through southern Alberta and B.C.
February brought exciting progress on Highway 3. The latest wildlife crossing project at Rock Creek near Lundbreck, Alta., was completed, making roads safer for everyone.
Spring will bring new bison calves to Banff National Park — a living testament to one conservationist's extraordinary vision.
Karsten Heuer led the effort to return bison to the Eastern Slopes, and in his posthumous book out now, he reveals what these animals taught him along the way.
Take your appreciation to new levels. If you ski, snowshoe or snowmobile across western Canada — especially the Selkirk, Purcell, Columbia, Monashee and Cariboo ranges of southeastern B.C. — you can help these animals thrive.
Researchers need you! Spot wolverine tracks or sign? Share what you see:
A wolverine with a very shiny coat and its mouth open so you can see its sharp little teeth. Text overlay reads: world wolverine day march 10th, worldwolverineday.org, steven gnam photography
Today, March 10, is the inaugural World Wolverine Day! These medium-sized carnivores play an outsized role in their ecosystems, from keeping winter food webs functioning and serving as indicators of intact, connected wilderness, and more.
Photo: @steven_gnam for worldwolverineday.org
A $5.5-million state grant will fund two wildlife crossings along State Route 62 in California. The crossings will provide safe passage for wildlife, like threatened mountain lions, between the San Bernardino and Little San Bernardino mountains.
www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/2...
What is Cultural Burning? Learn about how Indigenous Peoples use fire to revitalize the land. ➡️
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This work is possible thanks to to funding from @miistakis.bsky.social and Parks Canada's National Program for Ecological Corridors.
A wildlife overpass on top of a highway at sunset.
Our new report is out: The Governance of Ecological Connectivity in Canada examines wildlife corridor laws across the country. Stronger legislation and better collaboration between governments are needed to connect protected areas across Canada.
Read and share: y2y.net/Connectivity...
Food systems are on the edge in West Moberly First Nations' territory, but they have plan to change that.
Their geothermal-powered greenhouse could be Canada's first, drawing on hot water trapped inside an ancient seafloor to grow food for the northeast.
My latest for @thenarwhal.ca
In Washington, the Stillaguamish Tribe, Upper Skagit Tribe, Tulalip Tribe and Washington State Department of Transportation are working together to build a wildlife overpass on a stretch of State Route 20 that elk frequently try to cross.
salish-current.org/2026/02/24/b...
A graphic showing the text "join us, we're hiring a major gifts officer" over a mountain scene and sunset
Looking for a #ConservationCareer? We are hiring for a couple of positions at Y2Y including a role for major gifts officer out of our Canmore, Missoula, or Bozeman office.
Details on responsibilities, salary, and more at y2y.net/careers
We send our thanks to communities managing attractants and following Bear Smart standards despite provincial uncertainty in British Columbia. We look forward to the province reinstating this critical program with adequate staffing and resources so people and wildlife can thrive together.