Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group

habitat conservation + working landscapes

A close-up image of a bee hovering near a vibrant pink flower, surrounded by green foliage, highlighting the importance of pollinators in nature.

Resources library

This online library is a clearinghouse of tools and information related to habitat on rights-of-way and other lands. From seed mix calculators to mowing guidelines and everything in between, you’ll find it here.

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Alt text: A collage of images related to Kandiyohi County, featuring the MinnWest Technology Campus, Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital signage, a BNSF train, Ridgewater College welcome sign, and a historical marker for Diamond Lake Community Park, highlighting the Monarch CCAA Program.

Case Study: Kandiyohi County’s Monarch CCAA Program – September 2, 2021

Webinars

This case study provides an overview of how one county in Minnesota decided to enroll in the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA), making them the first county in...
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Research Roundtable: Solar Power and Pollinators – November 10, 2021

Webinars

The fourth webinar in our research roundtable series focuses on the latest research on co-locating pollinator habitat with solar technologies, including the ecological, agricultural, and performance benefits, and how solar scorecards are shaping this work.

Bar chart displaying the top three most valuable Working Group programs or resources, highlighting the Monarch CCAA/Toolkit with 15 votes, Pollinator Scorecard and Webinars both with 12 votes, and Cost-Benefit Study with 10 votes. Other resources include Geospatial Habitat Database, In-person Workshops, Online Discussion Board, Online Resources Library, Interactive Seed Map, Solar-Pollinator Decision Support Tools, Habitat-Related Calendar & News, and Working Group Directory.

Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group: Strategic Roadmap Webinar – November 30, 2021

Webinars

The Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group is kicking off a strategic road-mapping exercise to determine the next steps for the Working Group. This webinar reviews feedback received from Working Group...
Image showcasing the National Grid Monarch CCAA Case Study Monitoring Plan from May 2022. The left side features a landscape with power lines and lush vegetation, while the right side highlights a close-up of a field with flowers and a butterfly, emphasizing biodiversity and environmental monitoring efforts.

Case Study: National Grid Monarch CCAA Monitoring Plan – May 5, 2022

Webinars

This case study provides an overview of National Grid’s involvement in the monitoring of native plants and other conservation efforts as a partner of the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances...
Presentation slide on a conservation agreement aimed at protecting at-risk bumble bees, featuring a close-up of a bumble bee on purple flowers, with text detailing the collaboration between the University of Illinois Chicago and Cardno, now Stantec.

A New Bumble Bee Conservation Effort for Energy and Transportation Lands Takes Flight – May 17, 2022

Case Studies and Research, Conservation Agreements, Webinars

The Monarch CCAA for Energy and Transportation Lands has spurred unprecedented conservation efforts for monarch butterflies across the nation. Building on this success, UIC and USFWS are exploring the creation...
A winding road through a grassy landscape with power lines, illustrating the concept of rights-of-way as habitat. The image is part of the Strategic Roadmap presentation by the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group, June 2022.

Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group: Strategic Roadmap Webinar Part 2 – June 16, 2022

Webinars

The Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group continues a strategic road-mapping exercise to determine the next steps for the Working Group. This webinar reviews the Working Group’s big picture findings, purpose...