UW zoology and journalism student Elsa Freise spent summer 2024 documenting bison conservation efforts on the Wind River Indian Reservation as a recipient of the Larsh Bristol Photojournalism Fellowship. Working alongside the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative, Freise helped with hands-on conservation work — including tearing down fences — while capturing the story of how Indigenous communities are revitalizing both their ecosystems and cultural heritage through bison restoration. Her project highlights the historical significance of bison to Indigenous peoples, the harmful legacy of bison extirpation on the Great Plains, and the conservation leadership of tribal communities in Wyoming.CommunityInna WIllis, UW Department of Communications and Journalism10/08/2025 12:19:28 PM_DO NOT USE TAGS - They will be deleted!