Y2Y Friend,

We all know how frustrating traffic can be. Now imagine if the traffic jam was permanent, not just cars blocking your way home but a fence, a dam, or set of houses.

This is the reality for wildlife whose corridors are being lost to development; and when they lose their way home, their chance of survival is slim to none.

That is where Y2Y and our partners come in. We are dedicated to keeping these routes for wildlife open.

"We" are people like John Davis, who is walking 5,000 miles to highlight the need to protect corridors from Mexico to Alaska; the community of Canmore, who is taking a stand against development plans that don't respect the needs of wildlife; and the bright minds of the Craighead Institute, whose innovative planning tools are making it easier for people and wildlife to coexist.

In this issue of Connections, we hear the stories of these conservation heroes and learn how Y2Y is leading and supporting their efforts, every step of the way.

For the wild,

Meet John Davis. Often described as "John Muir meets triathlete", this writer /conservationist enjoys long (really, really, really long) walks, and bike or horseback rides through the forest. Find out where he's hiking to now, to protect wildlife corridors.
          

Join the journey...

Feature Campaign 

Keeping Canmore's Wildlife Moving 

Making sure this cub can move from Banff National Park to Kananaskis Country. Photo: Paul Horsley

Canmore, AB is heating up and not just because summer is around the corner. A 20-year old debate around a wildlife corridor of continental value is coming to a head. Led by Y2Y, other conservation groups and a coalition of concerned citizens, the community is calling for development that puts wildlife before profits!

 

Get the full story...

Finding carnivore in Scotchman Peaks Wilderness with the help of a Y2Y partner grant.

And the 2013 Partner Grant goes to.....

Each year Y2Y supports projects that help connect the Yellowstone to Yukon landscape. This year we awarded over $60,000 in Y2Y Partner Grants to 17 organizations.

 

Discover how they are making a difference...

Craighead Institute 2013 Partner Grant Recipient

       

See how it works...

        

Read more about this announcement ...

Jeremy Guth - Y2Y Board Member

Creating a movement takes more than just one inspiring leader. It takes a group of smart, passionate and talented people. And we've just added three more outstanding trail-blazers to our leadership team.

        

Meet our new Board Members...