Monarch Joint Venture Blog
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
MJV joins forces with WWF U.S. to expand monarch conservation efforts in the U.S.
The World Wildlife Fund has become a Monarch Joint Venture Partner. Read about their work, their new monarch conservation campaign and this partnership. Read More
Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund 2016 Request for Proposals
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced approximately $3.9 million in funding for monarch conservation projects through the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund in 2016. 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
Pheasants Forever’s Honey Bee & Monarch Butterfly Partnership Selected for RCPP Grant Funding
MJV partner Pheasants Forever was recently identified as the lead partner on a monarch and pollinator conservation project through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), an investment by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Read More