ABOUT

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Mission

The East Yellowstone Collaborative supports the conservation and economic resilience of working lands across the Absaroka Front. We value the essential role private lands play in sustaining wildlife habitat and landscape stewardship.

VISION

We envision a well-stewarded, ecologically intact landscape along Wyoming’s Absaroka Front that supports wildlife populations and ranching operations for future generations. Through collaborative partnerships, we aim to restore connected habitats and support landowners in achieving their conservation and stewardship goals.

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We Believe

Enhancing the economic viability of working lands supports healthy wildlife, soil, water, and community
Building trusted and lasting relationships creates better outcomes
Acknowledging the ecological and cultural richness of the Absaroka Front and its key contributions to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem drives our work
Making science-based conservation decisions informed by local stewardship knowledge provides lasting support for landowners

our strategies

Listening to landowners to understand their needs and challenges
Sharing conservation opportunities with landowners and managers
Collaborating with landowners, managers, and partners for better stewardship solutions
Addressing and reducing wildlife conflicts on working lands
Serving as a hub to connect landowners and managers with available resources
Educating communities about the value of working lands’ contributions to wildlife habitat

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