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Breaking Down the Monarch Butterfly’s Proposed Listing
Utah plays a critical role in supporting the western monarch butterfly population—learn more about what the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s proposed listing of this species means for Utahns.
Understanding the Monarch Butterfly’s “Endangered” Listing
The migratory monarch butterfly has been listed as Endangered by the IUCN. Learn more about what that listing means for the species, its status under the USFWS’ Endangered Species Act, and for scientists and community scientists working with pollinators.
Bee City USA Highlights the University of Utah
University of Utah professor Amy Sibul talks about the efforts being made to make the University a haven for bees and other pollinators.
Mayors’ Monarch Pledge
Mayors and other heads of local and tribal government are taking action to help save the monarch butterfly.
Monarchs Designated as Candidate Species Under the ESA
On December 15, 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that listing the monarch as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is warranted.
603 Mile Monarch Journey
Utah Monarch, Tagged Aug. 31, 2019, Found Alive and Well in Pismo Beach, CA, on Jan. 3, 2020
Western States Adopt Monarch Conservation Plan
The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) adopted a WESTERN MONARCH CONSERVATION PLAN at their recent meeting.