Barring any decision to extend, the deadline to submit public comments on the proposed listing of the monarch butterfly as a threatened species is fast approaching. As of now, March 12 is the last day to provide input on this important decision, which could shape conservation efforts and regulatory considerations for farmers and landowners.
To ensure your feedback is considered, submit your comments by March 12, 2025. You can provide your input through Regulations.gov. This link will take you directly to Docket No. FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137, which is the proposed rule for the monarch. Once you are there, click the blue Comment button to submit your comment.
Tips for Effective Comments
- Be as specific as possible.
- Share personal experiences.
- Ask for clarifications on what is unclear, discuss impacts of what may affect you.
- Offer practical alternatives, modifications, or language that can work for you and for monarchs.
- Use your own words. Do not submit identical comments.
Farmers for Monarchs has been providing resources to help agricultural producers understand what the proposed listing means and how they can effectively participate in the comment process. If you haven’t submitted a comment yet, now is the time.
Visit our resource page for guidance on crafting a meaningful comment and ensuring your voice is heard: https://farmersformonarchs.org/endangered-species-act-listing-decision/.