Monarch

USFWS Expands Monarch Butterfly Habitat Grants

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently announced a significant initiative aimed at boosting the population of the monarch butterfly, a species that has seen a troubling 20% decline since 2020. This initiative includes $10 million in grants to restore vital habitats across 15 states, specifically targeting the planting of 100,000 acres of milkweed, … Read more

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Expands Spring Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries

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They have announced a new federal initiative to designate an additional 2,000 acres of land as sanctuaries for the monarch butterfly. This significant expansion, set to take effect in spring 2025, spans regions of Texas and Oklahoma, aiming to safeguard the migrating populations of these iconic insects which have faced alarming pressures in recent years. … Read more