Monarch Joint Venture Blog
USGS joins forces with MJV to bring scientific capabilities to monarch conservation efforts
MJV is excited to welcome U.S. Geological Survey to the partnership. Their scientific capabilities bring a great resource for monarch conservation. Read More
MJV Welcomes Southwest Monarch Study as Partner
MJV is excited to welcome the Southwest Monarch Study to expand our knowledge of monarchs in the desert southwest and inform conservation efforts there. Read More
Fall Migration - How do they do it?
Ever wondered how monarchs are able to migrate such long distances? In this article, Candy Sarikonda walks us through what is known (and still not known) about the monarch fall migration. Read More
Dwindling Numbers for an Iconic Insect: What can we do?
In this opinion piece, learn Karen Oberhauser's view on habitat loss and the monarch population decline and how she feels we can all help reverse the downward trend. Read More
Petition for listing of monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act
A recent petition has been presented to the US Fish and Wildlife Service to list monarch butterflies as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Read the full article for more information on the petition. Read More