Monarch Joint Venture Blog
White House Pollinator Strategy Announced
On May 19th, the White House announced their federal pollinator protection strategy, which includes targets for monarchs. Read More
#SaveMilkweedSaveMonarchs Planting Challenge
This is a planting initiative to help restore breeding and migrating habitat for monarchs nationwide. Take this opportunity to get outside and help monarchs by planting milkweed or other nectar sources! Read More
Western Overwintering Population, 2014-15
2014-15 western overwintering numbers released and recollection of visit to overwintering sites by Candy Sarikonda. Read More
Dwindling Numbers for an Iconic Insect: What can we do?
In this opinion piece, learn Karen Oberhauser's view on habitat loss and the monarch population decline and how she feels we can all help reverse the downward trend. Read More
Petition for listing of monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act
A recent petition has been presented to the US Fish and Wildlife Service to list monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Read the full article for more information on the petition. Read More