This document provides an overview of the Suitable Habitat Idle Lands, or Set-Asides conservation measure, including acceptable approaches for CCAA implementation.
Monarch CCAA
Conservation Agreements Admin Fee Calculator
This spreadsheet helps applicants and current partners estimate their annual administrative fees for enrollment in the Monarch CCAA and/or Bumble Bee CBA.
Monarch CCAA DOD Initiative Flyer
Learn more about the Monarch CCAA’s DOD initiative, which connects installation staff to intersecting ROW organizations in order to improve management coordination on overlapping easements to support pollinator habitat.
Introduction to the Monarch CCAA for Prospective Partners
Dive into the basics of the Monarch CCAA with this introductory flyer on the Monarch CCAA for prospective energy and transportation enrollees.
Introduction to the Monarch CCAA for General Audiences
This introductory flyer on the basics of the Monarch CCAA is intended for general audiences.
Monarch Butterfly Listing Proposal Discussion – December 17, 2024
Originally aired December 17th, 2024. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act across the continental United States. This webinar provides an overview of the proposed listing and its associated 4(d) rule, including its anticipated timeline, projected impacts on the energy and transportation sectors, and its alignment with the Monarch CCAA program. Our team will also discusses ROWHWG’s next steps and answers attendee questions.
Clarification on Federal Agency Enrollment in the CCA
The Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement for Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands (Monarch CCAA; Agreement) was approved as an integrated Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) and a Candidate Conservation Agreement (CCA). This memorandum clarifies the ability of federal agencies to enroll in the CCA-portion of the Agreement and the corresponding expectations of those agencies choosing to do so.
The Monarch CCAA: Solar Energy – September 26, 2024
Solar energy is rapidly being deployed across the U.S. At the same time, many pollinator populations have sharply declined across North America. The upcoming federal listing decision for the monarch butterfly may affect not only site development but also ongoing operations and maintenance. The Monarch CCAA offers a potential solution.
Guidance for Section 7 Determinations for the Monarch Butterfly and Covered Activities
This document provides guidance for federal agency representatives to navigate section 7 review responsibilities towards organizations enrolled in the CCAA.
2023 CCAA Annual Summary
This document provides a background of the CCAA and the work involved with the program. It gives insight into the cause, conservation measures, and habitat monitoring.