Defenders in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains
Gray Wolf, © Richard Seeley / National Geographic Stock
Landscape, © Robbie George / National Geographic Stock

Our Top Priorities

With large swaths of undeveloped land and some of America’s biggest native animals, the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains provide the last best wildlife habitat in the lower 48 for many species.

Related Species

Gray wolf, grizzly bear, lynx, wolverine, fisher, bison, black-footed ferret, prairie dog, woodland caribou, sage grouse

What Defenders Is Doing to Help Wildlife in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains

  • Working to restore keystone species in the region, like wolves, grizzly bears, and prairie dogs
  • Promoting a regional ethic of living with all wildlife, especially predators
  • Helping to implement State Wildlife Action Plans that benefit a broad range of species

Contact the Rocky Mountain Office

P.O. Box 1336
Bozeman, MT 59771
Phone: (406) 586-3970
Fax: (406) 587-0216
defenders@mail.defenders.org

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