Monarch Joint Venture Blog
IUCN Changes Migratory Monarch Status from Endangered to Vulnerable
The IUCN has changed the status of the migratory monarch. Learn about the reasons for this decision and the current status of the migratory monarch. Read More
Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Decreases In the 2022-2023 Overwintering Season
The IUCN’s Migratory Monarch Announcement: What it Means (and Doesn’t Mean)
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature announced the addition of migratory monarchs to their red list of threatened species as "endangered." Read More
Eastern Monarch Population Holds Steady at 2.84 Hectares
Eastern monarch population shows very slight increase after 26% decline last year Read More
2021 Thanksgiving Count Shows Almost 250,000 Overwintering Western Monarchs: Let’s Celebrate, and then Get to Work
With the 2021 Thanksgiving Count showing almost 250,000 overwintering western monarchs, conservationists are relieved, and also scratching their heads. Read More