| While we do see losses in conservation, there is also a long history of species coming back from the brink thanks to the tireless dedication of people who care. So when our monitoring work at Xerces turns up bad news, like another sharp decline of western monarchs, it’s important to also remember that we know exactly what to do. Yard by yard, farm by farm, vote by vote, we can make a difference. |
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Western Monarch Butterfly Population Declines to Near Record Low
The 28th annual Western Monarch Count has reported a peak population of just 9,119 butterflies this winter. This is the second lowest overwintering population ever recorded.
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Support Federal Protections for the Monarch Butterfly
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the iconic monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The Xerces Society invites you to join our letter advocating for strong federal protections for the monarch butterfly. |
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Insects in the Balance: Why Monitoring Matters
Our recent episodes take a closer look at monitoring programs in Why Monitoring Matters with professor Matt Forister and Monarch Conservation: Tracking Migration with Rice-Sized Technology with our own Ashley Fisher.
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| The Xerces Society is a donor-supported nonprofit organization that protects our world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.
Your tax-deductible donation will help grow and sustain that essential work. |
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| Photo credits from top, left: Katie Lamke, Isis Howard
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