The Vital Ground Foundation

The Vital Ground Foundation is a land trust based in Missoula, Montana, with 17 employees. Founded with a mission to protect and restore North America’s grizzly bear populations, the organization aims to achieve this goal by conserving wildlife habitat and supporting programs that mitigate conflicts between bears and humans. Vital Ground focuses on preserving crucial habitat links between existing grizzly bear sanctuaries. These vital corridors provide food, shelter, and security for grizzly bears as they forage and move throughout their expansive range. The organization targets its efforts on connecting and protecting wild areas, envisioning a linked landscape spanning from Yellowstone National Park into Canada, ensuring ample space for various species to thrive. Vital Ground believes that protecting grizzly bears, as an umbrella species, is essential for safeguarding a healthy and complete ecosystem. Their work benefits not only grizzly bears but also countless other plants and animals that inhabit the wild landscapes they strive to preserve. To learn more about The Vital Ground Foundation and their conservation efforts, please visit their website at vitalground.org.