ESA Listing Decision Toolkit

As we approach a critical decision regarding the potential listing of the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act, it is essential to understand the implications and processes involved. This page serves as a comprehensive resource to help you understand the ESA listing process and the potential consequences for farmers, landowners, and conservationists.

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

Thoughts on Upcoming Monarch ESA Listing Decision

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.

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