The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Resilient Habitat Campaign

Congressman Simpson Seeks Idaho Input on Wolf Management

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, roughly 20 million acres that span Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho and include Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, is being impacted by the effects of climate change.  Snowpack in these areas is being reduced dramatically, white bark pine beetle infestation is running rampant and threatening a prime food source for grizzly bears, and increased threats of expanding energy development and resource extraction are just a few examples of the stressors that exist in this prized area. 

However, there is hope!  The Sierra Club has launched a Resilient Habitats campaign to protect the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.  With your help, we will work with other organizations and agencies to ensure there is adequate space for wildlife and ecosystems to adjust to climate change, including migratory corridors and buffer zones.  We will also aim to limit non-climate environmental damage such as clear cutting and water diversion that place additional stress on the region’s wildlife.  This is the most important conservation work in our history, and it is one of the Sierra Club’s top priorities in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Resilient Habitats campaign is a wonderful opportunity for you to get involved with the Sierra Club and protect this beautiful treasure found in our own backyards.  Whether you are new to the Sierra Club or a seasoned activist, we need your help!  To learn more about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the Sierra Club’s Resilient Habitats campaign, and discover how you can help, please contact Jessica Ruehrwein at the Sierra Club's Boise office:

503 W. Franklin, Boise ID 83702 

Phone (208) 384-1023

Email jessica.ruehrwein@sierraclub.org