Wyoming Researcher Receives Aldo Leopold Award

August 29, 2024 // NEWS: In Short

by Sophie Tsairis

The American Association of Mammalogists recognized Matthew Kauffman for his lasting conservation contributions through migration studies.

Restoring Wildlife Connectivity Across the High Divide

August 29, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch

by David Tucker

Removing fences in the Great Divide area between Yellowstone and the Crown of the Continent

Throughout the High Divide, century-old fencing is coming down to improve migration corridors for pronghorn, elk and other wildlife.

Feeling Through Fire: Part 1 - Mixed Emotions

August 27, 2024 // MoJo Special Series

by Bella Butler

In the moment: A lone firefighter on the 2021 Woods Creek Fire in Montana

In Part 1 of our series, wildland firefighters explore the emotional contradictions of fire and a job that demands more than just 16-hour days.

Scientific Conference on Greater Yellowstone Comes to Big Sky

August 26, 2024 // NEWS: In Short

by Sophie Tsairis

Monitoring the changing climate will be among the many GYE topics covered at the conference

Conservation stakeholders converge Sept. 3-5 to share research and advance conservation awareness and efforts in the GYE.

Wilderness Proposal in Gallatin, Madison Ranges Sparks Debate

August 19, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch

by David Tucker

A new bill hopes to establish 124,000 acres of Wilderness in the Gallatin and Madison ranges adjacent to Yellowstone National Park. Is it enough to protect wildlife?

Montana Lays Plans for Federally Funded Wildlife Overpass

August 19, 2024 // NEWS: In Short

by Sophie Tsairis

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes along with Montana DOT are planning a wildlife overpass along Highway 93

Application period for projects mitigating vehicle-wildlife collisions closes Sept. 4

Nonprofit Sues Montana DEQ Over Gallatin Mine Approval

August 13, 2024 // NEWS: In Short

by Sophie Tsairis

The site of the Black Pit in Gallatin Gateway, Montana

The Gateway Conservation Alliance filed a lawsuit against Montana citing environmental concerns over recent amendments to Opencut Mining Act.

As Feds Delay Decision on Grizzly Protections, Montana and Wyoming Threaten Lawsuits

August 8, 2024 // NEWS: In Short

by Sophie Tsairis

The grizzly bear was placed under protection of the Endangered Species Act in 1975

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pushed its decision timeline to January 2025. States want an update by the end of October.

Yellowstone Bison Plan Looks to Balance Interests

August 6, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Alex Hargrave

Bison walk through the Roosevelt Arch in Yellowstone National Park

While conservation groups have largely praised the new plan to govern bison populations within Yellowstone, Montana’s governor and its ag community are concerned about conflicts when those animals leave park boundaries.

Food-Conditioned Grizzly Killed in Yellowstone River

August 2, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Sophie Tsairis

Grizzly bear tracks near the Yellowstone River

FWP says it euthanized Grizzly 769, removing its head and paws after multiple conflicts in Gardiner, Maiden Basin.

Warm Waters, Low Flows Trigger Early Hoot-owl Restrictions on Montana, YNP Rivers

July 31, 2024 // NEWS: In Short

by Sophie Tsairis

The Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park

The Gibbon, Firehole and Madison rivers in Yellowstone National Park join 17 Montana waterways that have restrictions to reduce stress on fish.

Can We be Better ‘Masters of the Household?’

July 19, 2024 // OPINION: Column

by Susan Marsh

In an age of selfie sticks and overcrowding, wildlife need their space

As residents and visitors in Greater Yellowstone, Susan Marsh writes that we must consider other species and give them the respect—and space—they deserve.