Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Saving Ohio’s Pollinators - ODOT State Initiative
The Ohio Department of Transportation is adopting a statewide initiative to protect pollinators and monarchs along Ohio roadsides. Conservation Specialist Candy Sarikonda writes about the project's growth from a regional project to statewide action. Read More
MJV Launches Monarch Habitat Planting in Midwest Agricultural Areas
MJV and our partners are teaming up with farmers in MN, WI and IA to create monarch habitat demonstration sites with support from NYCT. These sites will encourage participation in monarch habitat conservation across the agricultural community. Read More
Opportunity to Comment: EPA Management Approach for Monarch Butterfly Protections
The Environmental Protection Agency's approach for understanding and identifying monarch butterfly protections is now available for comment. Comments will be accepted through July 24th, 2015. Learn more about the approach and how to submit your comments. Read More
Milkweed: It’s Not Just for Monarchs
Milkweed is not just a host plant for monarchs. Milkweed is a valuable nectar source for many pollinators, and a conversation starter! Candy Sarikonda of Wild Ones reflects on the many visitors to her milkweed patch, which is a MJV Success Story Garden. Read More
Protecting Pollinators in Your Own Backyard
Neonicotinoids pose a serious problem for monarch and pollinator health. This article by Candy Sarikonda, Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, explains the issue and discusses strategies for how to avoid neonics in your garden. Read More