Job alert! Y2Y is seeking a Director of Science and Knowledge. Head on over to y2y.net/careers/ for all the details.

#conservationjobs #y2ysci

The National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have announced a decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades, where they roamed until nearly hunted to extinction in the area during the 20th century. News release: nps.gov/noca/learn/new… (1/4)

New research: a warming climate is allowing deer to expand their range in the boreal forest.

Read the full story here: news.ok.ubc.ca/2024/04/25/dee…

🏞 Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) matter!

Here are 3 key benefits of IPCAs:
✅ Provide significant social & cultural benefits
✅ Contribute to strong economies & thriving communities
✅ Sustain healthy ecosystems

via Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

We’re exploring a new national Park in the Yukon! 🌱
 
The Peel Watershed is central to the traditions, cultures, and ways of life for both the Gwich’in and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun.
 
We’re one step closer to protecting it forever ☀️

#EarthDay is every day. For 30 years, (that's 10,950 days!) Y2Y has been committed to connecting and protecting nature for a healthier planet. You can help, visit: y2y.net/donate/

(Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank)

Celebrate #bearsafety on April 20 in Alberta! Two events:

🐻 Bear Safety Forum in Blairmore, with presentations from Clayton Lamb & other experts: email cnpbearsmart(at)gmail(dot)com to register.

🐻 Bear Day in Canmore, a welcoming back of bears safely: biosphereinstitute.org/events/bear-da…

On April 22, join artsPlace Canmore for a free film screening of 'There is a Place on Earth.' It's an inspiring exploration of the artist's role in nature conservation. 🎨 🌎

Don't miss out — snag your FREE tickets. artsplacecanmore.com/whats-on/scree…

Indigenous-led conservation of nature is protecting biodiversity and benefiting communities across Canada and globally. My University of Guelph colleagues and I have published a new academic study arguing that Indigenous-led conservation is important in cities as well 🌿frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

On April 30, you can voice your questions or concerns about logging projects in Kananaskis, Alta. Join Alberta Wilderness Association at 7 p.m. MT at their Calgary office (or Zoom) where they will host representatives of the logging company for a presentation and Q&A. albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-ta…

Knowing how people play, live and work is crucial to developing policies to protect the mountains of the Yellowstone to Yukon region — and beyond. More from Y2Y's social science post-doctoral researcher Devin Holterman in IRPP/Policy Options
policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/apri…

'The overarching problem, is that the rate of logging has been too high for too long, and there’s been too little attention to other values including biodiversity and carbon storage.' ~ Rachel Holt

Really good article in the The Tyee by Andrew MacLeod

thetyee.ca/News/2024/04/0…

Making sure wildlife have room to roam without getting into trouble is key to their ability to survive and thrive. No matter where you live or visit in the Yellowstone to Yukon region, you can practice coexistence.

Hooray for habitat connectivity! The Center is excited to see Utah prioritize safe passage with this recent designation of annual funding for wildlife crossings.

pewtrusts.org/en/about/news-…

This infographic from CanadianMountainNet showcases how Indigenous communities in British Columbia took action to successfully conserve and restore local caribou populations.

Learn about Indigenous knowledge and the role that Indigenous Peoples can play in wildlife conservation 👇

April 3 in Canmore: Support the mission of Soul of Miistaki in empowering BIPOC individuals through outdoor recreation while enjoying a selection of Indigenous films—each shining a light on the connection between culture and the outdoors. Howl artsplacecanmore.com/whats-on/scree…