Lost in the maelstrom of federal firings and funding freezes is the trickle-down effect these policies will have on conservation and stewardship in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. As devastating—and confusing—as the mass layoffs have already been, their broader implications will likely reverberate in the months and years to come. Some fear they could unravel any recent progress while threatening ecosystem integrity, community health and economic vitality. In the northeast corner of the GYE, Park County is already feeling the disruption.
