Monarch Joint Venture Blog
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
Celebrating 2024’s Remote Sensing Program Milestones and Next Steps
While we close out the 2024 remote sensing field season, we reflect on the opportunities that have allowed our innovative program to grow. 2024 marks the second year that MJV has applied remote sensing across a large regional landscape, surveying over 5,000 acres across Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. This year, we made significant progress toward building a cohesive, shareable, and mappable database of monarch habitat that also improves the capabilities of the conservation community to accurately monitor and evaluate pollinator habitat. Read More
Fire Seasonality and Frequency: Habitat Tour Summary
On August 27th, a habitat tour was held in the Platte River Bluffs outside Linwood, NE. At the tour, we explored the themes surrounding utilizing prescribed fire across different seasons and varying frequency to accomplish ecological objectives. From the effects on wildlife to vegetation to preparation and tips to burning during all these seasons, we spent time looking at these results all on one site. Read More
Brinton Run Preserve: A Haven for Pollinators
Brinton Run Preserve in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has been transformed into a thriving pollinator haven through a partnership between the North American Land Trust, the Monarch Joint Venture, and the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund. Since its acquisition in 2021, 24 acres of the preserve have been converted into vibrant pollinator meadows, showcasing the power of collaboration in conservation. Read More
Monarch Joint Venture Teams Up with Covia to Boost Pollinator Habitat
The Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) is excited to announce its collaboration with Covia to enhance pollinator conservation across the eastern monarch range. This partnership includes distributing nearly 5,000 milkweed plugs to employees and developing a dedicated pollinator habitat at Covia’s Cleburne, Texas plant, fostering a healthier future for monarchs and other pollinators. Read More