Monarch Joint Venture Blog
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Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund 2016 Request for Proposals
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- Conservation Stories
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced approximately $3.9 million in funding for monarch conservation projects through the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund in 2016. Read More
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“Mowing: Best Practices for Monarchs” – New MJV Handout
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- Conservation Stories
- Recent Research
MJV’s new handout titled “Mowing: Best Practices for Monarchs”, provides regional timeframes during which management activities such as mowing may be less detrimental to local monarch populations. Read More
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Counting Western Monarchs
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- Community Science
- Conservation Stories
- Migration
- Population Trends
Candy Sarikonda, Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, writes about her experience monitoring western monarchs at the Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. Find out what it's like to count monarchs and learn how you can get involved today! Read More
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Happy Holidays from the Monarch Joint Venture!
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- Conservation Stories
- Migration
For people, the holidays are a season of gathering, reflection and giving thanks. For monarchs, winter is also a time of gathering and waiting for the next journey that awaits them. Read More
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Monarch Habitat on Farms in the Agricultural Midwest: An update from the field
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- Conservation Stories
- MJV Partnership News
Our partners working to install demonstration sites in Midwest agricultural areas made great progress this fall! See highlights and learn more about this important work to install habitat and educate practitioners about the benefits of monarch habitat. Read More