Email:
northernrockies@npca.org
Address:
Bozeman, MT
States:
ID, MT, ND, WY
ID, MT, ND, WY
The Northern Rockies bring to mind a montage of postcard-worthy images: Grand Teton’s snow-capped mountains rising above rich valley floors; a pack of Yellowstone’s wolves, heads back, mid-howl; Old Faithful’s powerful, sky-high eruption; Glacier’s sky-blue lakes ringed by jagged peaks. Though undeniably picturesque, the national parks of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming have so much more to offer. These parks safeguard our shared history, culture, and traditions. They also represent staggering biologic and geographic diversity, from grasslands and badlands to canyons and glaciers. NPCA’s Northern Rockies Regional Office, and its three field offices, work to preserve the natural and cultural resources of these vast and iconic landscapes.
Serving as anchors for larger ecosystems, the parks in this region are shaped by what happens beyond their boundaries. Accordingly, the staff of our Northern Rockies office focus on landscape-level conservation. Partnering with communities and organizations across state and international borders, they advocate for the stewardship of adjacent lands, creating networks of protection with parks at the wild heart of larger landscapes. The team promotes responsible resource development, and seeks to ensure the safe movement of wildlife – especially bison and pronghorn – across park boundaries and onto neighboring lands. And, in this recreation wonderland, they strive to balance visitor use with natural resource protection.
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Northern Rockies Regional Office Field Reports
These field reports provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and North Dakota.
See more ›Recent hard-won victories include increased protection for the Crown of the Continent ecosystem through passage of the North Fork Watershed Protection Act, and the completion of a winter-use plan for Yellowstone. Today, the staff of the Northern Rockies region diligently works to promote the transfer of 1,200 acres of state-owned land within Grand Teton to the park, to uphold the integrity of Montana’s Badger-Two Medicine area near Glacier, to develop an improved Bison Management Plan for Yellowstone, to protect the integrity of the grizzly bear population, and much, much more. Join the Northern Rockies region in their tireless work, and help NPCA make the long-term protection of these special places a reality.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
This 20-mile long canyon was formed by the Yellowstone River. Today, visitors stop along the rims of the canyon or hike its many trails to marvel at the Upper and Lower Falls, 109 and 308 feet high respectively.
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Blog Post
Congress Averted an October Shutdown. But What’s Next?
National parks are open, thanks to late-night actions by Congress Sept. 30. But parks could face the same situation in mid-November that they just narrowly avoided if long-term funding issues…
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Magazine Article
‘How We Heal’
The Blackfeet Nation’s effort to restore bison reached a milestone this summer with the release of a free-roaming herd onto sacred lands adjacent to Glacier National Park.
Field Offices in the Northern Rockies Region
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Glacier Field Office
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- Address:
- P.O. Box 4485 Whitefish, MT 59937
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Grand Teton Field Office
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- P.O. Box 1173 Jackson, WY 83001
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Yellowstone Field Office
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- Bozeman, MT
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Read more about End Yellowstone’s bison ship-to-slaughter program.
ActiveAction End Yellowstone’s bison ship-to-slaughter program. Urge Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to continue building a new future for Yellowstone bison. Allowing the Yellowstone bison herd to increase naturally plays a role not only in the ecological health of Yellowstone, but also the restoration of tribal cultural herds across the west.
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Read more about Yellowstone Is Worth More Than Gold
Victory Yellowstone Is Worth More Than Gold Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke signs 20-year mineral withdrawal that will prevent new mining north of the national park.
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Read more about Court Ruling Saves Greater Yellowstone Grizzly Bears
Victory Court Ruling Saves Greater Yellowstone Grizzly Bears Judge's ruling overturns Trump administration decision to remove endangered species protections from grizzly bears in the Yellowstone and Grand Teton region.
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Read more about Yellowstone Pronghorn Program: Creating Connectivity for Yellowstone Wildlife
NPCA at Work Yellowstone Pronghorn Program: Creating Connectivity for Yellowstone Wildlife By modifying miles of fencing, NPCA volunteers have worked for years to help Yellowstone pronghorn migrate safely and survive.
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National parks represent America's heritage. They also offer so many opportunities to us today, from hiking and camping to wildlife watching and simply being in wilderness, that we couldn't get on the same level any other way. The national parks materially improve our quality of life as Americans and our connection to the land we call America. — Alex
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Read more about An Oil Refinery Has No Place Next to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
NPCA at Work An Oil Refinery Has No Place Next to Theodore Roosevelt National Park Protect the iconic North Dakota badlands from an ill-conceived facility that would pollute the air
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Read more about DOI Protects Glacier's Wild Borderland from Energy Development
Victory DOI Protects Glacier's Wild Borderland from Energy Development Thanks to negotiations between energy companies and the federal government, a remote region known as the Badger-Two Medicine will remain off-limits to oil and gas development.
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Read more about Grand Teton Expanded by 640 Acres, Protecting Vulnerable Lands
Victory Grand Teton Expanded by 640 Acres, Protecting Vulnerable Lands A new land exchange will preserve the wildlife-rich “Antelope Flats parcel” with its stunning views and critical habitat.
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Read more about Room to Roam
NPCA at Work Room to Roam Yellowstone's bison are under threat from the moment they cross the park's boundary. Outdated management plans and misunderstandings have led to the routine roundup and slaughter of this wild icon of the American West.
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Read more about Killer on the Road
Magazine Article Killer on the Road Cars helped make national parks America’s most beloved landscapes — and wreaked havoc on wildlife. What will it take to repair the damage?
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Read more about 7 Tips for Telling Your Park Story Like a Documentary Photographer
Blog Post 7 Tips for Telling Your Park Story Like a Documentary Photographer We love national park photos, but posed images can’t tell the whole story — especially years later. An award-winning documentary photographer shares how to turn your family adventure into cherished memories.
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Read more about National Parks Are in Climate Distress. This Law is One Step Toward a Solution.
Blog Post National Parks Are in Climate Distress. This Law is One Step Toward a Solution. A year after its passage, 2022’s Inflation Reduction Act remains a historic climate investment in national parks. It can’t be the only one.
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Read more about Latinos Are Critical to the Environmental Movement
Blog Post Latinos Are Critical to the Environmental Movement Latino Conservation Week highlights the contributions of Latinos in caring for the environment, while encouraging the community’s culture of stewardship. Here’s how NPCA supports Latino engagement every day.
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Read more about Geothermal Explorations and Ancient Migrations: The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Land Based Trip Geothermal Explorations and Ancient Migrations: The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Join NPCA for an insider look at Yellowstone — America’s first national park. From the rolling valley of the Tom Miner Basin through the heart of Yellowstone country, the diverse Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is an adventurer’s playground. Tour participants can hike mountains, peer at rivers coursing through canyons, dip their toes in high-altitude lakes, stand beside waterfalls and wander amid one of the most geothermally active areas of the world. We’ll get off the beaten path with our NPCA staff hosts and local experts as we learn why this park is so special.
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Read more about 5 More Great American Outdoors Act Success Stories
Blog Post 5 More Great American Outdoors Act Success Stories This historic, bipartisan 2020 legislation has made big improvements in our national parks. As NPCA calls on Congress to extend this critically needed source of funding for deferred maintenance and repairs, these five parks showcase how this investment makes a difference.
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Read more about Protecting the Minidoka Viewshed
Blog Post Protecting the Minidoka Viewshed A proposed large-scale wind farm would mar the land surrounding Minidoka National Historic Site, considered a somber place for reflection by Japanese American survivors and descendants. NPCA and Friends of Minidoka are fighting the project.
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Read more about Regional Haze Pollution in EPA Region 10
Resource Regional Haze Pollution in EPA Region 10 Strong state regional haze plans are critical to restoring clean air and clear skies to treasured places like Mount Rainier, Crater Lake and Olympic National Parks. Unfortunately, states in EPA’s Region 10 are failing to adequately cut air pollution impacting these parks and wilderness areas and communities. EPA’s Region 10, also known as the Pacific Northwest region, includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.
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Read more about Regional Haze Pollution in EPA Region 8
Resource Regional Haze Pollution in EPA Region 8 Strong state regional haze plans are critical to restoring clean air and clear skies for treasured places like Zion, Rocky Mountain, Theodore Roosevelt and Glacier National Parks. Unfortunately, states in this region are failing to adequately cut air pollution impacting these parks and wilderness areas and communities.
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Read more about 8 National Park Gardens to Delight the Senses
Blog Post 8 National Park Gardens to Delight the Senses If you’re looking for some color and fragrance this spring and summer, gardens in national parks are — or soon will be — abloom.
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Read more about Yellowstone Family
Magazine Article Yellowstone Family Five decades ago, they spent their summers working at Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful Inn. The experience transformed them — and bonded them for life.
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Read more about Reaching For The Sky
Magazine Article Reaching For The Sky A photographer and Yellowstone staffer on the art of taking nighttime pictures
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Read more about Coprolite Happens
Magazine Article Coprolite Happens Waste matters in Fossil Butte’s newest exhibition space.
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Read more about Wildlife Friendly Fencing
Resource Wildlife Friendly Fencing Funding Resources for Landowners in Montana and Idaho through NPCA’s Pronghorn Program
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Read more about The Little Jewel Box
Podcast Episode The Little Jewel Box Winter can be an ideal time to travel. These 5 stories offer inspiration to put on a coat and explore.
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Read more about Volgenau Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Fellow
Staff Pat Todd Pat Todd works to restore historic pronghorn migration corridors and establish meaningful relationships with community members in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) alongside the Yellowstone Field Office team.
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Read more about Commemorating the 150th Designation of Yellowstone National Park
Video Commemorating the 150th Designation of Yellowstone National Park In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the designation of Yellowstone National Park, this film – directed by Ian Shive – features the stories of stories of individuals with connections to Yellowstone, each from a different background and with a unique perspective on America's first national park and why its protection is so important.
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Read more about Northern Rockies Regional Office Field Reports
Report Northern Rockies Regional Office Field Reports These field reports provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and North Dakota.
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Read more about Park Talks
Regional Events Park Talks Join our NPCA community for virtual "Park Talks" to learn about our work and ways you can get involved.
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Read more about Working to Significantly Reduce Waste at National Parks
Resource Working to Significantly Reduce Waste at National Parks We're working to keep our parks cleaner for all of us and you can help!
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Read more about Yellowstone Pronghorn Project: Restoring Ancient Paths
Infographic Yellowstone Pronghorn Project: Restoring Ancient Paths Fences have long been a barrier for Yellowstone pronghorn antelope, as they migrate to crucial winter habitat beyond park borders. Despite being the fastest land mammal in the Western Hemisphere, pronghorn are not built to jump. Fences in their historic migration pathways caused the pronghorn population in Yellowstone to plummet. By 2004, park biologists estimated that fewer than 200 remained in the northern herd. The small herd was extremely susceptible to disease and severe weather threatening the long-term survival of this population.
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Read more about Regional Director
Staff Betsy Buffington Betsy Buffington, a longtime conservation partner and ally, is regional director of the Northern Rockies Regional Office, overseeing our work in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and Idaho.
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Read more about Jeff Bridges: A Voice for Yellowstone Grizzlies
Video Jeff Bridges: A Voice for Yellowstone Grizzlies We asked Jeff Bridges what he thinks about grizzly bears.
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Read more about 10 Ways to Be a Park Advocate
Resource 10 Ways to Be a Park Advocate Want to be an advocate for parks, but don't know where to start?
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Read more about Planning 2.0 Protects Park Landscapes
Fact Sheet Planning 2.0 Protects Park Landscapes The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is tasked with managing millions of acres of public lands in the West. In order to ensure they are exercising good stewardship and balancing their dual mandate for managing public lands, each BLM Field Office is required by law to complete a Resource Management Plan (RMP).
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Read more about Director, Conservation Programs
Staff Stephanie Adams Stephanie joined NPCA in the summer of 2013 as the Yellowstone Wildlife Fellow and is now Director for NPCA's Conservation Programs.
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Read more about Associate Regional Director
Staff Holly Sandbo Holly, the Northern Rockies' Manager of Outreach and Engagement, joined the team in January 2015.
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Read more about Glacier Program Manager
Staff Sarah Lundstrum Sarah joined NPCA in 2012 as the Glacier Field Representative in Whitefish, Montana. Her work is focused in and around Glacier National Park with an emphasis on community organizing throughout the Crown of the Continent.
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Read more about Crown of the Continent Campaign Director
Staff Michael Jamison Michael joined NPCA’s Glacier Field Office in September 2010. As campaign director for NPCA’s Crown of the Continent initiative, Michael continues to expand his efforts to promote the narrative of the Crown and of the people who call it home.
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Read more about Director, Communications
Staff and Media Personnel Kati Schmidt Kati Schmidt is based in Oakland, CA, and leads media outreach and communications for the Pacific, Northwest, Northern Rockies, Alaska, and Southwest regions, along with NPCA's national wildlife initiatives.
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