Monarch Joint Venture Blog
NIPSCO Selects Monarch Joint Venture for Partnership to Continue Pollinator Habitat Conservation Across Northern Indiana
The Monarch Joint Venture is thrilled to announce the recent award of a $25,000 Environmental Action Grant from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation to support pollinator conservation efforts in Northern Indiana. Read More
Public Comment Period Regarding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act
The Trump-Vance Administration’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are proposing to remove the current regulatory definition of “harm” from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). A current open comment period invites the public to provide feedback on this proposed rule. When federal agencies seek public input on proposed policies or decisions, it offers an opportunity for individuals to share their perspectives, experiences, and knowledge. Read More
Building a Buzz: A New Pollinator Habitat Blooms at Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area
The Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) is pleased to announce an exciting pollinator habitat project at Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area. Scheduled for seeding during the dormant season of 2025–2026, this initiative promises to make a significant positive contribution to the environment. In collaboration with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR) and with the generous support of a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, this initiative aims to create 25 acres of prairie pollinator habitat to benefit bees, butterflies, and birds—species vital to sustaining agriculture and conserving biodiversity. Read More
Partnering for Pollinator Habitat at Tri-County FWA
A grant from TC Energy is providing the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area (FWA) staff in northeast Indiana with additional resources to create pollinator habitats and improve overall biodiversity. Awarded to the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV), this grant will fund the purchase of a native seed mix to establish 54 acres of prairie-pollinator habitat in Noble County, thanks to TC Energy's generosity. Read More
Remote Sensing on Energy and Transportation Rights-of-Way
As habitat loss threatens monarch butterfly populations, the Monarch Joint Venture uses remote sensing technology to assess pollinator habitat along energy and transportation rights-of-way in Minnesota to inform conservation efforts and future restoration opportunities. Read More