As Aristotle once said, “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” It is no secret that the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem inspires countless artists using every medium imaginable to create masterpieces depicting what this landscape means to them. 

In Episode 08, we sit down with artist DG House in her studio in Bozeman, Montana. DG is a contemporary Indigenous painter and photographer who is best known for her boldly colored and beautifully rendered paintings of iconic Yellowstone wildlife. She is an artist-in-residence within both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

In the colorful front room of her studio, surrounded by house plants and stacks of books, we discussed the role of art in our ecosystem, artists as conduits for bringing the natural world to others, and learn how ice hockey played a role in how her name came to be.

Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.

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March 1, 2022 marked the 150th anniversary of the founding of Yellowstone National Park. This important milestone is reason to celebrate this special place, but also reflect on its history and envision a more inclusive future. Despite myths about Yellowstone being an untouched, uninhabited land before the Yellowstone Park Protection Act was signed in 1872, the lands that became the world’s first national park were inhabited by or important to many Indigenous peoples. Today, dozens of Tribes can still draw ancestral connections to the park.

In this episode, we sit down with Wes Martel, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition’s Senior Wind River Conservation Associate. Wes leads GYC’s work to protect and restore Indigenous conservation priorities that honor cultural landscapes, Tribal rights, and ways of life. We’ll discuss his work, some of his favorite moments from the recent virtual gathering, and hear a few personal stories about what has shaped Wes’ storied career in championing both conservation and Tribal sovereignty.

Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.

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> Read more  about or watch the virtual Wind River Inter-Tribal Gathering

> Learn about the in-person Wind River Inter-Tribal Gathering this June

> Greater Yellowstone Tribal Map

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Elk in Paradise: it doesn’t get more idyllic than that. In Montana’s appropriately named Paradise Valley, an enormous amount of elk congregate to forage, rest, and find safety in numbers. Many travel straight over from Yellowstone National Park, which sits at the southern end of Paradise Valley. 

However, elk encounter numerous barriers within Paradise Valley. The road to Yellowstone National Park stretches through the valley and is a site for elk-vehicle collisions. Fences crisscross the landscape and make it difficult to elk to move uninhibited. Ranchers are wary of elk for their possible transmission of brucellosis, a disease harmful to cattle, to their own herds. So, what can we do to better coexist with elk in Paradise Valley?

In Episode 06, we’ll chat with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition’s Volgenau Foundation Wildlife Program Associate Blakeley Adkins. Blakeley focuses on wildlife issues in Paradise Valley and works with agencies, individuals, NGOs, and more to find creative solutions for reducing wildlife conflict. We’ll discuss why Paradise Valley is such a remarkable landscape and what innovative projects GYC is working on to keep elk and humans safe.

To Blakeley, doing this work is just another day in paradise. Thanks for tuning in!

Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.

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> Yellowstone Safe Passages

> Elk Occupancy Agreement

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Towering geysers. Colorful hot springs. Gurgling mudpots. Steamy fumaroles. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the greatest destinations on earth for observing hydrothermal features. So, what makes it such a geological hotspot?

In Episode 05, we'll chat with geologist and volcanologist Dr. Lisa Morgan, a scientist emeritus with the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Lisa has studied the geological activity in Yellowstone National Park for decades and notably completed the most detailed mapping of the bottom of Yellowstone Lake. We ask her what makes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem so geologically unique, how hydrothermal features are formed, and just how worried should we be about that "supervolcano" erupting.

So tune in and learn why Yellowstone "rocks!"

Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.

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Wildlife migration and movement is the heartbeat of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It ebbs and flows as one of the most astonishing and ancient movement corridors on Earth. What barriers do these species face while traveling across their habitat?

We’ll learn all that and more in Episode 04.  During this chat with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition’s Wildlife Program Coordinator Chris Colligan, we’ll learn about why wildlife moves, what wildlife crossings are and how they benefit both wildlife and humans, what projects are underway to enhance or maintain habitat connectivity, and the importance of preserving these corridors. We’re also excited to feature our first episode with questions submitted by listeners like you!

Why did the elk, deer, pronghorn, and more cross the road? You’ll learn why in Episode 04 | Wildlife Migration and Movement!

Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 49+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.

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Reduction in snowfall and snowpack. Warmer water temperatures. Increased droughts. More forest fires.

What does this all mean for our future? Climate change is a real threat to the planet, and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is not immune to it.

In Episode 03, we sit down with paleoclimatologist Cathy Whitlock to discuss what climate change is doing to this special place. Dr. Whitlock is the co-lead author and scientist for the Greater Yellowstone Climate Assessment, an “in-depth summary of past, historical, and projected future changes to temperature, precipitation, and water in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.” Released in June 2021, the Greater Yellowstone Climate Assessment uses the best available science to explore climate change impacts to our region and provide a basis for informing adaptation and mitigation strategies moving forward.

Join us and learn about the first ecosystem-scale climate study of its kind!

Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 30+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.

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Grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are an iconic species. After almost disappearing from the landscape, they’ve made a miraculous recovery over the past several decades and are once again a steady presence. However, there’s lots of work to be done to ensure bears and people thrive on the land together for generations to come. So, what’s the future for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem?

In Episode 02, we sit down with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's Senior Wildlife Conservation Associate Brooke Shifrin to hear about her work in the field and what she’s focused on now for grizzly bear conservation.  We’ll also get to answer some commonly asked questions about these bears!

You definitely don’t want to miss this bear-y informative and fun episode!

Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 30+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.

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Montana's rivers are a lifeblood for the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and its wildlife and people. They provide habitat for aquatic species, drinking and agricultural water, and countless jobs for Montana's $7.1 billion outdoor recreation industry and beyond. So, how do we ensure these crucial rivers are protected for generations to come?

In Episode 01, we sit down with the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's Charles Drimal and Ryan Cruz to hear about their work conserving the waterways in Montana's section of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. We'll focus on the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act, a made-in-Montana bill that protects more than 380 river miles from development and degradation.

Our rivers take care of us, now it's time we take care of them! Thanks for tuning in.

Voices of Greater Yellowstone was created by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 30+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.

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Welcome to the Greater Yellowstone Coalition's new podcast, Voices of Greater Yellowstone!

Join us on this journey to hear the stories of those who love the wild landscape known as the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. If you've been lucky enough to live or travel here, you know just how special it is. With Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks at its heart, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem spans over 20 million acres and contains rugged peaks, alpine streams, and countless species of wildlife.

Throughout this series, we'll sit down with biologists, artists, advocates, photographers, conservationists, Greater Yellowstone Coalition staffers, and many more to learn about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and what we all can do to help keep it remarkable.

The Greater Yellowstone Coalition is a conservation nonprofit dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the land of 30+ Indigenous Tribes who maintain current and ancestral connections to the lands, waters, wildlife, plants, and more.

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> Learn more about conservation efforts within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: https://bit.ly/3z6ogp3

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