Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Where are the Monarchs?
This article from the University of Minnesota Monarch Lab answers a persistent question this summer, why haven't people been seeing many monarchs this year? Read More
New Report Documents 74% Decline in Western Overwintering Monarchs
A new report by the Xerces Society found a sharp decline in western overwintering monarchs over time, on par with the dramatic population loss of the eastern population that overwinters in Mexico. Read More
Expanding Monarch Conservation with the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
The Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies is the newest member of the MJV. NEAFWA will serve on the MJV steering committee, as a representative of state wildlife and conservation agencies in the northeastern US. Read More
Metro Blooms Expands Monarch Conservation in Minnesota Metropolitan Areas
As we approach monarch conservation from all angles, we rely on partners who work in different arenas, with different, yet related, expertise. Focusing on restoration of native plants in the urban landscape, the MJV is pleased to welcome Metro Blooms. Read More
Partners in Conservation: Tomahawk Archers Restoration
This article by Candy Sarikonda, Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist and Wild Ones Member, tells the story of how a wide-ranging partnership came together to restore native habitat for monarchs and other wildlife at an archery club in Michigan. Read More