Monarch Joint Venture Blog
Monarch butterfly listing update: what “long-term actions” means
In December 2025, the Associated Press reported the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service moved the monarch butterfly’s Endangered Species Act rulemaking from the “proposed rule stage” to “long-term action” in the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda, published September 2025. A final ruling had been expected in December 2025, one year after the proposed rule was published. By moving the rule to long-term action, the agency does not expect a final decision for at least another year. Read More
North American Monarch Institute inspires teachers, community leaders
The next North American Monarch Institute begins Feb. 2. Educators will leave the institute with tools and knowledge to help lead their students, colleagues, and/or community in the science and conservation of monarchs and other beneficial insects. Read More
Growing together: Pocket pollinator habitat and community action in Nebraska's monarch priority zone
Wahoo Parks & Recreation partners with the Monarch Joint Venture to create over three acres of pollinator habitat. Read More
MJV Welcomes Virginia Tech Conservation Management Institute to the Network
The Virginia Tech Conservation Management Institute (CMI) is a research and engagement center within the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech. Like MJV, CMI is a collaborative organization that works with both internal and external partners in its conservation efforts, working with state fish and wildlife agencies, federal lands, private conservation areas, and military installations to understand their needs and objectives and produce quality conservation solutions. Read More
Latino Center of the Midlands Joins the MJV Partner Network
The Latino Center of the Midlands (LCM) is a community-based nonprofit located in South Omaha, Nebraska, dedicated to empowering and uplifting the greater Omaha community through education, workforce development, and health and wellness initiatives. One of the ways that LCM does this is through its Cultiva Bienestar program. “Cultiva Bienestar” translates to “cultivate well-being.” This at-home and community gardening initiative empowers community members to grow healthy, fresh, organic food while emphasizing pollinator-friendly practices and fostering biodiversity in densely populated neighborhoods. Read More