LANDS WATERS WILDLIFE

Thanks to your support, we continue to meet our mission of protecting the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations. We do this across more than 20 million acres, three states, and two national parks.

$10 million dedicated to wildlife crossings in Wyoming through a successful ballot initiative campaign.

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337 river miles poised for protection under the proposed Montana Headwaters Legacy Act.

1 gold mine on the southern slope of the Centennial Ranges slowed through our successful lawsuit in Idaho.

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135,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat protected through conservation easements and grazing allotment conversions.

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1 buffalo treaty signed as our commitment to cooperation, renewal, and restoration of the buffalo and Native American way of life.

2,250 voices in support of our collaborative Gallatin Forest Partnership proposal for the Custer Gallatin National Forest’s upcoming plan.

The Greater Yellowstone Coalition has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. This indicates the Greater Yellowstone Coalition executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way and outperforms most other charities in America.

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SCOTT CHRISTENSEN INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

If there is one constant in life, it is change. Seasons change, political winds shift, and new viruses emerge disrupting life as we know it. There is one thing for me, however, that has remained relatively constant and reliable throughout my life – that is the joy, inspiration, and solace I find in Greater Yellowstone.

My mother was raised in the burgeoning metropolis of Mud Lake, Idaho (pop. 397). My earliest memories include family reunions at campgrounds near Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. We gathered at places like Birch Creek, Teton Canyon, and Spencer to fish, ride motorcycles, and hear the latest news about Grandma’s liver or Uncle David’s big buck. These places, and many more since then, grabbed hold of me and haven’t let go.

Through my 17 years at GYC, I have seen a lot of change. In 2019, GYC was again a force for positive change when we successfully completed our ambitious 5-year $10 million Grizzly Bear Campaign, passed the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act protecting more than 30,000 acres from gold mining, helped pass a ballot measure that dedicates $10 million of tax revenue for wildlife highway crossings in Wyoming, and worked with partners to protect 5,200 acres of private land in wildlife migration corridors. Thank you for making these remarkable achievements possible.

We live in uncertain times, but your continued faith in us strengthens our resolve. Together, we create the positive change we want to see in the world, especially right here in Greater Yellowstone. Thank you for supporting our work as we lead the way in protecting this remarkable place, now and for future generations.

WE MET OUR GOAL!

Donors like you have helped keep bears alive and people safe through GYC’s recently completed Grizzly Bear Campaign. Together, we have protected core habitat, reduced conflicts with humans, and have set the stage for Yellowstone grizzlies to connect with populations further north. Learn more: greateryellowstone.org/grizzly-bear-campaign