Monarch Joint Venture Blog
New Horizons for Monarchs and Agriculture
Habitat loss in the agricultural Midwest is a major reason for the striking decline in the eastern monarch butterfly population. However, current projects and new research show opportunities for agricultural producers to restore habitat for monarchs. Read More
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
New Research Indicates Eastern Monarch Population at Risk of Extinction
A new study by reveals there is a substantial probability of “quasi-extinction” of the Eastern monarch butterfly migratory population within 20 years if ambitious habitat restoration and conservation goals are not achieved. Read More
Population Numbers for Eastern Monarchs Increase During 2015-16 Season
The 2015-16 overwintering population estimate has been released at 4.01 hectares. This year's population is more than 3 times larger than last year's! This is exciting news, but there is still much work to be done to restore a resilient monarch population. Read More