Our Strategic Conservation Priorities

From high alpine summits in national forests to free-flowing prairie rivers, our initiatives address the most critical ecological challenges facing the Rocky Mountain West.

grizzly-bear-yellowstone-wildlife-corridor Wildlife Protection

Keystone Wildlife & Carnivore Recovery

Securing genetic connectivity between isolated grizzly bear and wolf populations across Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. We work closely with ranchers on non-lethal conflict deterrence and secure crucial migration chokepoints.

Learn how we build overpasses and underpasses in our Madison Valley crossing field report.

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yellowstone-river-pristine-watershed-conservation Freshwater Conservation

Wild Rivers & Watershed Defense

Defending the free-flowing character of the Yellowstone, Snake, and Gallatin rivers. We eliminate industrial mining runoff, fight toxic algal blooms, and protect cold-water spawning grounds for native cutthroat trout.

Discover our water testing program in the Yellowstone and Gallatin river investigation.

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custer-gallatin-national-forest-alpine-peaks Public Lands

Public Lands & Roadless Forest Defense

Shielding 10+ million acres of inventoried roadless national forest lands in Custer Gallatin and Bridger Teton from commercial timber clearcutting, road construction, and speculative mining claims.

Read our analysis on the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.

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american-bison-herd-winter-snow Tribal Partnerships

Tribal Sovereignty & Wild Bison Repatriation

Partnering with more than 49 sovereign Indigenous nations to center traditional ecological knowledge in federal land policies and restore disease-free Yellowstone bison to ancestral tribal ranges.

Read about the quarantine protocol in our tribal bison repatriation feature.

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greater-yellowstone-wilderness-landscape-aerial Climate Resilience

Climate Adaptation & Corridors

Developing landscape models that enable species to adapt to shifting precipitation and temperature gradients. We safeguard elevation migration corridors and restore natural wetland beaver complexes.

Review our regional commitments in the Tri-State Conservation Landscape.

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conservation-volunteers-planting-willows-riparian Community Action

Community Stewardship & Education

Uniting landowners, sports enthusiasts, and local volunteers through fence-modification field work, citizen-science stream monitoring, and educational outreach to foster environmental stewardship.

Learn more about our organizational roots on our Our Mission page.

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Want to Learn More About Our Conservation Initiatives?

Our team is available to discuss specific biological data, program partnerships, and major gift opportunities.

Direct Email: alexhale2367@gmail.com

Direct Phone: (314) 488-2824

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