Urbanization, wildfires, and climate change all pose significant threats to the delicate ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains.

The Rocky Mountain ecosystems face multiple threats. Urbanization and development fragment habitats and disrupt wildlife corridors. Wildfires, while a natural part of the ecosystem, are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change, altering forest composition and impacting wildlife. Climate change itself is causing shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns, affecting snowpack, water availability, and the distribution of plant and animal species, putting significant stress on these fragile environments.