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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.
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.