Analysis
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative says The world's most ambitious wildlife corridor — connecting millions of acres so animals can move freely across two countries. — here is what is documented
- The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) states its mission is to create the world's most ambitious wildlife corridor, connecting millions of acres across two countries so animals can move freely. This is supported by their tagline: "The world's most ambitious wildlife corridor — connecting millions of acres so animals can move freely across two countries." The organization is a "Registered Conservation Organization," a "30x30 Coalition Partner," and has "Indigenous Partnership Agreements."
- Data indicates Y2Y works on "Connecting 3,200 km of wildlife corridor from Yellowstone to the Yukon," "Land acquisition and conservation easements protecting grizzly, wolf, and wolverine habitat," "Scientific monitoring of large carnivore movement patterns," and "Indigenous-co-managed conservation zones." Their "sustainability_metrics" include "Over 700,000 km² of connected landscape" and "Annual population surveys for grizzly, wolverine, and lynx." The "local_impact" section notes "Over 80 First Nations and tribal nations along the corridor" and "Indigenous communities hold co-stewardship over key zones."
- This organization is categorized as a "Steward" with an "exceptional" tier. To raise the trust tier, verifiable data on specific conservation outcomes and financial transparency would be beneficial.
Conservation programs
- ›Connecting 3,200 km of wildlife corridor from Yellowstone to the Yukon
- ›Land acquisition and conservation easements protecting grizzly, wolf, and wolverine habitat
- ›Scientific monitoring of large carnivore movement patterns
- ›Indigenous-co-managed conservation zones
Certifications on record
Registered Conservation Organization30x30 Coalition PartnerIndigenous Partnership Agreements