Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Only 1,914 western monarchs observed at overwintering sites during the 2020 Thanksgiving Count
The western monarch population is down 99.9% from historical estimates of overwintering populations in the 1980s. Read More
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is the Newest Member of the MJV Partnership
The mission of the PA DCNR is to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment. Read More
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More Than Monarchs: The Arts
Searching online the words “monarch butterfly art” provides more than 600,000 sites to explore. Add in other arts such as fashion, music, and jewelry, and there are more than a million websites. Why all the flutter? Read More
MJV Welcomes Butterfly Pavilion as a New Partner Organization
Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world. Read More
FAQ: December 2020 ESA Listing Decision for Monarch Butterflies
Check out our FAQ about the recent decision by the USFWS that listing the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act is warranted but precluded. Read More