ESA Listing Decision Toolkit

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced a proposal to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This page serves as a comprehensive resource to help you understand the ESA listing process and the potential consequences for farmers, landowners, and conservationists. Starting on December 12, 2024, the USFWS will be accepting public comments on the proposed listing and the development of a 4(d) rule. The comment period will be open until March 12, 2025. To submit your comments, visit www.regulations.gov and search under docket number FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137.

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Watch video clips and interviews with conservation experts, farmers, and other stakeholders.

USFWS: Proposal to list the monarch as threatened

Growing Habitat: A Minnesota Farmer’s CP42 Journey

USFWS on Monarchs and the Endangered Species Act

Farmers for Monarchs spoke with Rachel London, manager of the Branch of Delisting and Foreign Species at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to better understand the Endangered Species Act's historical impact, with a particular focus on pollinators and insects. The interview sheds light on the distinction between threatened and endangered listings, showcased the positive role farmers play in species recovery, and provided an update on the highly anticipated listing decision for the iconic monarch butterfly.

Thoughts on Upcoming Monarch ESA Listing Decision

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