Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Creating 20 Million Acres of Monarch Habitat
Ilse Gebhard writes, you might be surprised to learn what the largest irrigated crop in the United States is. It’s not corn or soy, it’s our grassy lawns. Imagine if half of this space was converted to native habitat! Read More
Parks for Monarchs
One of the best ways to achieve that goal is to create and enhance habitat for monarchs, and parks are ideal places to do so. Read about the Parks for Monarchs campaign by NRPA and a new resource guide for monarch conservation in parks by MJV and NRPA. Read More
Telling the Monarch Story
Equipped with the right tools, anyone and everyone can inspire others to take conservation actions. Find the resources you need to educate your community about monarchs and conservation. Read More
New Horizons for Monarchs and Agriculture
Habitat loss in the agricultural Midwest is a major reason for the striking decline in the eastern monarch butterfly population. However, current projects and new research show opportunities for agricultural producers to restore habitat for monarchs. Read More
Great River Energy’s Great Pollinator Endeavor
Working together and building partnerships is the best path forward for monarch conservation. Great River Energy provides a great example of a highly successful partnership for monarchs between corporate, agency, and community partners. Read More