Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Apex Clean Energy Joins the MJV Partner Network
The MJV is thrilled to welcome Apex Clean Energy to the partnership! Apex is an industry leader in the origination, commercialization, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind and solar energy facilities, distributed solar, and energy storage projects. With their core value of sustainability top of mind, Apex strives to not only lower the collective environmental footprint of America’s energy systems, but also enhance local ecosystems and habitats where its projects are developed and operated. Read More
Inovateus Solar Joins the MJV Partner Network
The MJV is pleased to share that Inovateus Solar has joined the partnership! Inovateus Solar is a solar developer and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm based in South Bend, Indiana. Contracted by major companies, such as Lightsource bp, they provide end-to-end solar development services for large-scale solar fields across the country. Read More
USFWS Seeks Public Input on Monarch Butterfly ESA Listing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced a proposed rule to list the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), accompanied by a 4(d) rule and critical habitat designation. As part of this process, the USFWS is seeking public input during a 90-day comment period, open from December 12, 2024, to March 12, 2025. Read More
MJV Calls for Increased Collaboration as USFWS Proposes Monarchs as a Threatened Species
A proposal to list the monarch butterfly as threatened with an accompanying 4(d) rule and critical habitat designations represents a significant milestone and strengthens the call to action for species conservation efforts. Read More
Reflecting on the 2024 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series and What’s Coming in 2025
As 2024 draws to a close, we look back on a fantastic year for the Monarch Conservation Webinar Series! With great attendance and a growing community of monarch enthusiasts, researchers, and conservationists, this series has continued to bring people together to share insights, engage in meaningful conversations, and inspire action. Read More