"The Yellowstone bears will in time go extinct if there's no connectivity." - Doug Peacock, Sierra magazine

Wildlife corridors are areas of habitat that connect wildlife populations between parks that are separated by roads and highways. Biologists believe these corridors are the key to protecting endangered species like grizzly bears.

Take action to protect bears!
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Dear Friend,

Parks and preserves are key to protecting critical species and habitats. But the climate crisis is shifting ecosystems and pushing necessary foods outside of park borders, leaving many animals increasingly vulnerable to starvation. We know from studying island habitats that remote, small islands are hotbeds of extinction. Under assault from development, hunting, and livestock grazing, even our largest parks and preserves have become isolated islands.

The latest edition of Sierra magazine tells the story of Yellowstone to Yukon -- a project that was born from the idea that to save these vulnerable species, we must save their habitat. Even more importantly, those habitats must be connected. This project is one of many globally and envisions a 59-million-acre pathway stretching from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to the Canadian Yukon.

This rewilding plan would tackle two of our biggest challenges: shrinking biodiversity and the climate crisis. These corridors allow animals room to migrate and transfer genetic material to other populations, boosting their resilience.

One of these keystone species is grizzly bears, an essential piece of the American West and a wildlife icon integral to the Yellowstone region for centuries. They embody true wilderness. However, officials and appointees in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana are working to remove Endangered Species Act protections for grizzlies. This will hinder their continued recovery and allow for more killing of bears, both by ranchers and through the return of trophy hunts.

Will you submit a public comment to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect these animals?
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Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is evaluating whether to delist the Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide grizzly bear populations! This is not the time to undo decades of hard conservation work. Grizzlies must remain protected, and conservation efforts must continue as we work to achieve a real, long-term grizzly recovery. Write a public comment to the Fish and Wildlife Service and tell them not to delist the grizzly bear from the Endangered Species Act!

Protecting wildlife, ecosystems, and habitats requires a big vision. Supporters know that the local fights are what matter most, and local fights are energized by the larger vision. The Yellowstone to Yukon story puts the smaller actions, the local efforts to conserve land, into a larger continental context. Together, we can all be a part of building a livable planet where every creature can thrive.

Thank you for your advocacy,

Dan Ritzman
Director, Conservation Campaigns
Sierra Club

P.S. This email contains reporting from a recent article in Sierra magazine, "Room to Roam." You can read the full article here.
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