The purpose of this toolkit is to support interested applicants and enrolled partners participating in the Nationwide Monarch Butterfly Candidate Conservation Agreement for Energy and Transportation Lands (CCAA) and the Conservation Benefit Agreement for Bumble Bees (CBA).
The tools and guidelines linked here were developed to aid organizations in consistent and effective implementation of the CCAA and CBA. This toolkit also provides a place to find best practices and other resources developed collaboratively or sourced from across the CCAA and CBA partner network.
Liability for the implementation of the CCAA or CBA, or any use made of these implementation resources by its partners, is the sole responsibility of the partner itself. None of the authors, contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with the CCAA or CBA, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked in these resources.
Conservation Agreements
Originally aired in June 2026. This webinar provides an overview of the Bumble Bee CBA’s objectives, requirements, and potential benefits for both industry and conservation partners. The enrollment process and key next steps for program implementation are also highlighted.
Conservation Agreements
This example application form provides an example of the required application materials for the Bumble Bee CBA for enrollment.
Case Studies and Research, Conservation Agreements
Eric Johnson of Evergy describes the company’s involvement within the Monarch CCAA and the development of an internal advisory team to guide the program’s implementation. Originally presented during the Monarch CCAA bi-monthly meeting on June 4, 2026.
Conservation Agreements
This self-certification form can be used by landowners to document their incidental take coverage under the buffer zone provision of the Bumble CBA permit.
Conservation Agreements
This document presents the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s biological and conference opinions resulting from its review of the Bumble Bee CBA and the anticipated effects on the covered bumble bee species, including consideration of the species’ status under the ESA.
Conservation Agreements
The permit document, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on May 1, 2026, identifies the authorizations, terms, and conditions of the Bumble Bee Conservation Benefit Agreement (CBA). This document also details required coordination with federal land management agencies, as well as applicable conservation measures and buffer zone activities associated with implementation of the Agreement.