Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Public Comment Period Regarding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act
The Trump-Vance Administration’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are proposing to remove the current regulatory definition of “harm” from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). A current open comment period invites the public to provide feedback on this proposed rule. When federal agencies seek public input on proposed policies or decisions, it offers an opportunity for individuals to share their perspectives, experiences, and knowledge. Read More
Announcing Our New Gardening for Monarchs and More course on the Monarch NECTAR Hub!
We are excited to share the launch of our new course, Gardening for Monarchs and More: From Balconies to Backyards, which is now available on the Monarch NECTAR Hub! Read More
Building a Buzz: A New Pollinator Habitat Blooms at Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area
The Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) is pleased to announce an exciting pollinator habitat project at Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area. Scheduled for seeding during the dormant season of 2025–2026, this initiative promises to make a significant positive contribution to the environment. In collaboration with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR) and with the generous support of a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, this initiative aims to create 25 acres of prairie pollinator habitat to benefit bees, butterflies, and birds—species vital to sustaining agriculture and conserving biodiversity. Read More
Charting a New Path: Journey North Migrating to Monarch Joint Venture
Journey North is moving to the Monarch Joint Venture! This transition ensures the program’s long-term sustainability, allowing it to continue engaging citizen scientists and inspiring conservation efforts for monarchs, pollinators, and the ecosystems they support. Read More
Eastern Monarch Numbers Increase, But Conservation Efforts Still Critical
The eastern monarch butterfly population in Mexico’s oyamel fir forests this past winter occupied 1.79 hectares, according to the latest survey released by the World Wildlife Fund-Telmex Telcel Foundation Alliance (WWF) and the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas in Mexico (CONANP). This represents a 99% increase from last year’s 0.9 hectares in the 2023-2024 overwintering season. Read More