What Can Be Done?

The biggest way individuals can help protect Yellowstone's diverse ecosystem, conserving its' natural beauty, is to treat the park--its forests, wildlife, and geological features--with the outmost respect. Doing simple, easy tasks like not feeding the animals, picking up trash, and staying on trails and boardwalks all have profound positive effects on the park's ecosystem. For example, minor as it may seem, simply not feeding wildlife tremendously protects their welfare. When wild animals are no longer forced to find their own food, a natural process is disrupted, which can lead to detrimental consequences. Animals may no longer be able to forge food for themselves, which can have a fatal outcome when the park closes for summer season and free handouts end. Aside from wildlife, an additional way to benefit the park's environment constitutes taking care of it marvelous geological features. Defacing, removing, or throwing objects into thermal regions destroys features that have taken a millennia to form. Aside from not participating in harmful behavior, individuals can also aid the park's ecosystem by taking action. Volunteering is a significant way to improve the conservation status of Yellowstone. Various organizations such as Youth Conservation Corps and Student Conservation Program offer summer employment and volunteer opportunities that consists of vital activities ranging from bear management, trail maintenance, and backcountry patrol. Through these projects, individuals receive a better understanding of Yellowstone's environment and management of its natural resources.

https://www.thesca.org/connect/blog/greater-yellowstone-recovery-corps-gyrc

http://yellowstoneycc2013.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/yellowstones-ycc-2013-blog/