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Western Overwintering Population, 2014-15

Jan 22, 2015

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  • Conservation Stories
  • Population Trends

2014-15 western overwintering numbers released and recollection of visit to overwintering sites by Candy Sarikonda. Read More

Dwindling Numbers for an Iconic Insect: What can we do?

Sep 18, 2014

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  • Conservation Stories
  • MJV Partnership News
  • Population Trends

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

2013-14 California Overwintering Population Numbers Released

Feb 03, 2014

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  • MJV Partnership News
  • Population Trends

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation released data illustrating the 2013-14 monarch overwintering population in California. While the western population is holding steady, it is still well below the peak seen in the 1990s. Read More

2013-14 Monarch Overwintering Population Numbers Released

Jan 29, 2014

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  • MJV Partnership News
  • Population Trends

WWF-Mexico hosted a press conference this morning to release the status of the 2013-2014 monarch overwintering population measured in central Mexico. The population has reached a record low, occupying only .67 hectares. Read More

2012-13 Overwintering Population Report

May 01, 2013

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  • Population Trends

The monarch overwintering population in Mexico overwintering sanctuaries reached an all-time low of 1.19 hectares in 2012-13. You can support monarchs by planting milkweed and nectar plants, becoming a citizen scientist monitor, and by educating others. Read More