Monarch Joint Venture Blog
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Monarch Butterfly ESA Listing Decision Deadline Extended
The USFWS deadline to determine whether the species warrants federal protection has been extended to December 15, 2020. Read More
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Survey Says: Americans Support Pollinators and Want to Know How to Help
A recent survey by our partner the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) shows that the public is looking for ways to get involved to save our pollinators. Read More
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MJV Releases the 2019 Monarch Conservation Implementation Plan
The 2019 Monarch Conservation Implementation Plan is now available. This annually updated plan identifies and prioritizes monarch conservation actions in the U.S. that will help restore sustainable monarch butterfly populations. Read More
Pork Producers Collaborate with Iowa Researchers to Benefit Monarchs
Hog farmers are collaborating with Iowa State University to provide more habitat for monarch butterflies through on-farm research projects. Read More
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Building Capacity: Stormwater, Pollinators and People
Last fall, Metro Blooms organized a pollinator garden-planting event on the site of an affordable housing complex in MN. Their story is just one example of how pollinator habitat can be a catalyst for community conservation and connections. Read More