Why is the region divided into Priority Areas?
The Yellowstone to Yukon region is simply too large and diverse to tackle as one unit. Covering an area over three times the size of California, the region traverses three different mountain ranges and many distinct ecosystems. Priority Areas are ecologically important sub-regions, each with their own unique values, opportunities and challenges. By dividing the region into Priority Areas, Y2Y can build effective partnerships with agencies and organizations that also focus on those sub-regions.
