Press & Media Index
Since 2009, the Monarch Joint Venture has helped steer monarch conservation planning and implementation efforts on a broad scale by bringing together partners from across the United States, Mexico, and Canada in a unified effort to conserve the monarch migration. The MJV expertise has informed publications, films, and other media internationally.
Media Contact: communications@monarchjointventure.org
MJV in the Media
The MJV has been highlighted in the following media pieces:
Monarch Butterflies Need Our Help
The “king of butterflies" is rapidly disappearing. In just the last 20 years, the monarch butterfly population has declined by 85 percent in this country. The numbers are even worse in the West, which has seen a 99 percent drop. This is frightening, and not only because this pollinator is so beautiful. Monarchs are an excellent indicator of population decline in other pollinator species. Read More
Community scientists invited to monitor monarchs in 10-day blitz
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- KARE 11
MJV Board members featured gathering monarch, milkweed data in 10-day Monarch Blitz Read More
How to save the endangered monarch butterfly
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- NPR On Point
MJV Executive Director Wendy Caldwell joins On Point podcast to discuss conservation efforts to save the monarch butterfly. Read More
San Antonio experts demystify monarch butterfly 'endangered' listing
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- My San Antonio
As a result of the IUCN monarch announcement, concern grew for the insect, especially in San Antonio, which holds special importance in the pathway for the beloved butterfly. Read More
Conservation group lists monarchs as endangered, but designation includes no protections
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- San Antonio Report
“This is another loud call to action that we need all hands on deck for monarch and pollinator conservation,” said Wendy Caldwell, the organization’s executive director. Read More