Monarch Joint Venture Blog

Partnerships & Pollinators: Mississinewa Habitat Project
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- MJV Partnership News
- Habitat News
Exciting developments are underway on Indiana's public lands as partnerships and pollinator habitats continue to flourish, thanks to the generosity of the Duke Energy Foundation, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, and multiple partners. Read More

Reflecting on a Season as a Drone Technician: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Growth, and Building Memories
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- Conservation Stories
- Recent Research
- Habitat News
2023 was the MJV’s first year deploying drone technicians to survey common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). Our talented drone technicians, Josiah Velner and Luis Osorio, excelled through all the beta-testing and unforeseen challenges. In this blog post, Luis and Josiah share a glimpse into their first field season through their experiences as Conservation Corp of Minnesota and Iowa members with the MJV. Read More

Thank You for Making It Possible: How Your Support Has Driven MJV's Accomplishments in 2023
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- Conservation Stories
Your Support Powers Pollinator Conservation Read More

IUCN Changes Migratory Monarch Status from Endangered to Vulnerable
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- Community Science
- Population Trends
- Important Monarch News
The IUCN has changed the status of the migratory monarch. Learn about the reasons for this decision and the current status of the migratory monarch. Read More

Mapping Milkweed for Monarchs: Using Innovative Technology to Support Biodiversity Conservation
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- Conservation Stories
- MJV Partnership News
- Recent Research
- Habitat News
The POLLi software platform equips conservation organizations with a novel tool to streamline data collection using drones, AI, and cloud computing. Read More