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Case Study #3: Fort McCoy

Jul 18, 2023

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  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Defense Case Studies

Fort McCoy is home to one of the largest remaining populations of the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. Their Natural Resources program is exemplary and conducts thousands of acres of land management actions that benefit Karner blue butterflies and numerous other pollinators, including the monarchs.

With the support of the DoD, MJV staff conducted IMMP on the installation and suitable habitat determination maps for monarchs in all of their stages. Additionally, due to Fort McCoy’s extensive experience with pollinators, the MJV will develop BMPs based on their existing practices.

MJV staff conducting IMMP with Fort McCoy Natural Resources Staff
MJV staff conducting IMMP with Fort McCoy Natural Resources Staff

A stem of common milkweed overlooking the firing range at Fort McCoy.
A stem of common milkweed overlooking the firing range at Fort McCoy.
Common and whorled milkweed located in a firing range on Fort McCoy. This area was surveyed using IMMP, and data from the survey will be used to determine a suitable habitat on the installation.
Common and whorled milkweed located in a firing range on Fort McCoy. This area was surveyed using IMMP, and data from the survey will be used to determine a suitable habitat on the installation.