Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
@Y2Y_Initiative
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We like to think big. Y2Y connects and protects habitat from Yellowstone to Yukon so people and nature can thrive. // Header: Eli Allan
Canmore, Alberta / Treaty 7
Joined June 2010
Take action on petitions, letter writing campaigns and other timely opportunities to help protect and connect Yellowstone to Yukon. Sign up at https://t.co/8FwmzGjnFB 📷 Lisa Hupp/USFWS
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Over the last eight years, just under 1,000 animal carcasses have been recorded along the 40 kilometre stretch of Highway 3 through Crowsnest Pass. https://t.co/eyffxdISRQ
cottagelife.com
Winding through Crowsnest Pass, a low-lying valley surrounded by the granite faces of the Canadian Rockies, Highway 3 offers one of Alberta’s most The Alberta government is devoting millions of...
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NEW ARTICLE: This study examines ecological changes on the traditional grasslands of the Stoney Iyethka First Nations in the Canadian Rockies, highlighting the negative impacts of colonial management practices that suppress Indigenous stewardship. https://t.co/biy1XvetZz
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
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Choosing the right trees is a simple yet powerful step towards living peacefully with wildlife. Opting for bear-safe plantings and managing fruit-bearing trees can significantly reduce human-wildlife conflicts. Read more:
treecanada.ca
Learn practical ways to promote human-wildlife coexistence in your garden with insights from the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.
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Karsten Heuer learned a surprising thing or two from the buffalo now roaming the backcountry of Banff National Park — lessons he shared with Andrew Nikiforuk a few months before the renowned biologist, author and conservationist died in November. https://t.co/HMYIVpaY21
thetyee.ca
Karsten Heuer helped bring bison back to Banff. Facing his own end, he reflected with amazement on how nature remembers.
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Looking for a way to spark a love for nature in the young readers in your life? Check out Teddi Chichester's new book, "Wildlife Crossings of Hope: Connecting Creatures Around the Globe." Head to➡️
teddichichester.com
Author of the middle school non-fiction book "Wildlife Crossings of Hope: Connecting Creatures Around the Globe" (Holiday House Books for Young Readers, June 2024)
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Y2Y is hiring for a number of roles at the moment, including manager of media relations. See details on this position and others at https://t.co/9UZrVNma0C
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In or near Canmore? Come out to support local Indigenous youth on December 5th from 6pm to 9pm MT at the artPlace Canmore. Attendance is free with donations at the door. Registration is required to attend:
y2y.net
Come out to support Nakoda Youth Council on December 5th from 6pm to 9PM MT at the artPlace Canmore.
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"When we were looking at the Yellowstone to Yukon region, where we live, I think we’re looking at the best place that can hold up over time. It’s the best intact mountain ecosystem that still has as many of its species." Read more⬇️ https://t.co/FfWxjUrBmp
missoulacurrent.com
A new report shows how human activity has caused wildlife populations to shrink worldwide by an average of 73% over the past 50 years.
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Join Y2Y for the 'Mountains of Knowledge' webinar this International Mountain Day, Dec 11. Dive into crucial insights from the Canadian Mountain Assessment with Y2Y and a panel of experts. Attendance is free but requires RSVP:
y2y.net
Celebrate International Mountain Day with Y2Y by joining us for a free 90-minute webinar.
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The Klinse-za/Twin Sisters Park in B.C. has expanded 75x, aiding the recovery of the Klinse-za #caribou herd. Thanks to Indigenous-led stewardship, the herd grew from 38 to nearly 200. Watch the success story in Caribou Homeland by @Y2Y_Initiative:
y2y.net
The Klinse-za/Twin Sisters Park expansion marks a significant milestone in the collaborative, Indigenous-led efforts to save a mountain caribou herd in B.C.
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A huge congrats to everyone involved in Idaho’s US-21 Lucky Peak Overpass! This 150-ft wildlife overpass with fencing is making highways safer for elk, deer & more. Y2Y is honored to support this award-winning project alongside local Tribes and agencies. https://t.co/l2QzaSiP89
bigcountrynewsconnection.com
BOISE - Idaho’s first wildlife overpass, built last year on State Highway 21 just east of Boise, won a national award in the “Environment & Planning” category of the AASHTO
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Black bear, black bear, what do you see? I see a camera trap looking back at me! In Y2Y's shared wilderness, encounters between people and bears are common. Tools like camera traps help us understand these interactions and promote coexistence, creating safer spaces for all.
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🐾 How can we live peacefully with wildlife? In this article by @Y2Y_Initiative, Discover practical tips on planting bear-safe trees, reducing attractants, and how local efforts are fostering human-wildlife coexistence. 🔗 https://t.co/Zl8Ckn7m2g
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Le 14 novembre, ne manquez pas Parlons Sentier en direct avec @harveylockewild, cofondateur de @Y2Y_Initiative et de @NatureNeedsHalf. Cet événement est rendu possible grâce au soutien de @TD_Canada. Première à 16 h HE 👉 https://t.co/1lJwjdVFOx
#TDReadyCommitment
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On November 17 at 1:00 p.m. MDT, take a cinematic journey through the Yellowstone to Yukon region. Discover extraordinary stories and insights from @Y2Y_Initiative experts and partners. 🌎✨ Register here: https://t.co/UNqyVDiIDM
#Y2Y #WildFilmFest
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Tune in on November 14 for an incredible edition of Trail Talk Live with @harveylockewild, co-founder of the @Y2Y_Initiative and @NatureNeedsHalf. This event is made possible thanks to the support of @TD_Canada. Premiering at 7 PM ET 👉 https://t.co/pOerF0oO4E
#TDReadyCommitment
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"If you look at the record of collisions, collisions with deer and elk have gone down by 96%. On average for all species, it's around 80% in Banff national park" Y2Y's Landscape Connectivity Specialist talks connectivity in Alberta to CBC. Read more:
cbc.ca
Blair Painter, the mayor of Crowsnest Pass, says it's hard to find any driver who hasn't had at least one close call with wildlife on the area's busy transportation corridors.
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Karsten Heuer was a biologist, wildlife & landscape defender, storyteller, husband, father, son and friend, & will be greatly missed by many. All of us at Y2Y are saddened to lose an inspirational leader, champion of our cause & a great friend. https://t.co/syfnGoyHuH
y2y.net
Karsten Heuer was a biologist, wildlife and landscape defender, storyteller, author, husband, father, son and friend, and will be greatly missed by many.
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Seeking a role in the environmental sector? We're looking for a gov't relations and policy strategist to support our Alberta work. The position location is flexible within the province, with a salary of $65,000 to $75,000 annually. Learn more and apply at https://t.co/9UZrVNma0C
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