/tags/yellowstone-national-park Yellowstone National Park en-US Copyright »ĘąÚÍřÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-01/the-ups-and-downs-of-the-greater-yellowstones-most-iconic-bird-and-how-jacksonites-are-saving-it Trumpeter swans were once thought to be extinct in the continental US. At least until a flock was found in Yellowstone, making the region a big reason for the iconic bird’s rebound. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-01/the-ups-and-downs-of-the-greater-yellowstones-most-iconic-bird-and-how-jacksonites-are-saving-it Jenna McMurtry/KHOL /2024-06-12/a-short-film-that-highlights-indigenous-presence-in-yellowstone-premiers-in-jackson A short film titled “How the Land Remembers Us” premiered at the Mountains of Color Film Festival in Jackson on June 9. The film documents efforts to shine a light on ongoing Indigenous connection to what is now called Yellowstone National Park through the Yellowstone Revealed project, which first took place in 2022 during the park’s 150th anniversary. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:17:23 GMT /2024-06-12/a-short-film-that-highlights-indigenous-presence-in-yellowstone-premiers-in-jackson Hannah Habermann /2024-05-01/to-stop-the-spread-of-aquatic-invasive-species-sailboats-and-other-types-of-boats-must-dry-for-30-days-before-launching-in-yellowstone Yellowstone National Park is adding more measures to try and prevent aquatic invasive species from entering the park’s waters. Wed, 01 May 2024 18:37:26 GMT /2024-05-01/to-stop-the-spread-of-aquatic-invasive-species-sailboats-and-other-types-of-boats-must-dry-for-30-days-before-launching-in-yellowstone Olivia Weitz /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-28/could-reintroducing-wolves-restore-an-ecosystem-research-says-its-complicated When apex predators like wolves are removed and then reintroduced - does the ecosystem bounce back? That’s the subject of new research from Colorado State University. We look at what it could mean for Colorado, the recent site of wolf reintroduction, today on In The NoCo. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-28/could-reintroducing-wolves-restore-an-ecosystem-research-says-its-complicated In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole /2023-10-06/an-environmental-group-fended-off-a-gold-mine-near-yellowstone A nonprofit conservation group has purchased a mining claim near the border of Yellowstone National Park, fending off development of a gold mine. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:06:21 GMT /2023-10-06/an-environmental-group-fended-off-a-gold-mine-near-yellowstone Will Walkey /regional-news/2023-08-02/yellowstone-workers-unionize-as-widespread-dissatisfaction-persists-in-the-national-park-service Workers at Yellowstone National Park recently voted to unionize in a landslide vote. The organization hopes to improve working conditions, pay and general satisfaction. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:25:48 GMT /regional-news/2023-08-02/yellowstone-workers-unionize-as-widespread-dissatisfaction-persists-in-the-national-park-service Will Walkey /regional-news/2023-07-21/a-new-facility-will-allow-yellowstone-to-send-more-bison-to-tribes-across-america Since the late 90s, Yellowstone National Park has sent thousands of bison to slaughter as part of a legal agreement with the state of Montana to control populations. Now, an expanded holding facility will reduce the slaughter and send more live animals to tribal lands across the country. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-07-21/a-new-facility-will-allow-yellowstone-to-send-more-bison-to-tribes-across-america Penny Preston /regional-news/2023-06-17/mountain-west-to-receive-millions-for-disaster-relief The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set aside about $400 million to help communities recovering from disasters like floods and wildfires, and parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Montana are set to receive funding. Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-06-17/mountain-west-to-receive-millions-for-disaster-relief Will Walkey /news/2023-03-02/national-park-visitation-data-suggests-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels The National Park Service released visitation statistics this week showing that five of the top 15 most-visited parks in 2022 are in the Mountain West. Big crowds can put pressure on national parks, though. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:55:04 GMT /news/2023-03-02/national-park-visitation-data-suggests-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-01-19/wildlife-corridors-between-parks-can-help-species-live-hundreds-of-generations-longer-study-finds Researchers have new evidence that enhancing wildlife connectivity between national parks in the West would help animals live hundreds of generations longer. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:44:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-01-19/wildlife-corridors-between-parks-can-help-species-live-hundreds-of-generations-longer-study-finds Emma VandenEinde