Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Cedar Swamp “More Than Monarchs”: Establishing High-Quality Habitat, Supporting Biodiversity
Thanks to the generosity of the NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation and the Northeast Indiana Pheasants Forever Chapter, we are excited to announce our collaboration with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish 16 acres of prairie pollinator habitat this year at Cedar Swamp Wetland Conservation Area in Indiana. Read More
Lightsource bp Joins the MJV Network
Welcome to the newest member of MJV’s partnership network, Lightsource bp! Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy and energy storage. The company has a deep commitment to improving our environment by delivering renewable energy and maximizing the environmental sustainability and positive social impacts of each of its projects. Read More
Mississippi River Partnership Signed to Recognize the Importance of Pollinators
On Friday, April 19th, more than a dozen prominent environmental organizations gathered at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization in Northeast Minneapolis to sign the Mississippi River Operation Pollination Partnership, a major collaboration between multiple organizations that have a stake in protecting the Mississippi River’s natural environment. Read More
Mississinewa Habitat Project Update
Exciting progress is underway at Mississinewa Lake as efforts have commenced to establish 60 acres of vital pollinator habitat. Read More
Hallberg Butterfly Gardens Joins the MJV Network
We are delighted that Hallberg Butterfly Gardens is joining the MJV network! Based in Sebastopol, California, Hallberg Butterfly Gardens is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and demonstration garden that focuses on Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) and other pollinators (bees, beetles, wasps, and flies). They see insect relationships with resilient plant communities as a gateway to understanding holistic habitat restoration. They are Sonoma County’s oldest butterfly garden. Read More