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.

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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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Infographic about the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement (CCAA) and Department of Defense (DoD) lands, highlighting the decline of monarch butterflies, habitat management strategies, and conservation efforts. It details the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group (ROWHWG) initiatives, the importance of protecting monarch habitats on DoD lands, and the commitment of over 75 program applicants to conserve 1.2 million acres for monarch butterflies.

Monarch CCAA DOD Initiative Flyer

Conservation Agreements

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 flyer

Introduction to the Monarch CCAA for Prospective Partners

Conservation Agreements

Dive into the basics of the Monarch CCAA with this introductory flyer on the Monarch CCAA for prospective energy and transportation enrollees.

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Introduction to the Monarch CCAA for General Audiences

Conservation Agreements

This introductory flyer on the basics of the Monarch CCAA is intended for general audiences.

Clarification on Federal Agency Enrollment in the CCA

Conservation Agreements

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.

A vibrant scene of Monarch butterflies in flight among trees, highlighting the Monarch CCAA program's focus on conservation and sustainability. The image accompanies information about the program administered by the Sustainable Landscapes Program at the University of Illinois Chicago, emphasizing the importance of Monarch butterflies and their habitat.

Monarch Listing Decision Considerations

Conservation Agreements, Policy and Publications

This slide deck provides graphics and talking points that discuss the considerations of the monarch listing decision and the regulatory benefit of the Monarch CCAA
Infographic on milkweed toxicity to livestock, highlighting the decline of monarch butterfly populations and the risks posed by milkweed ingestion. It includes information on the toxicity levels in livestock, management recommendations, and the importance of preserving milkweed for environmental sustainability.

Milkweed and Rangelands

Best Management Practices, Conservation Agreements

This handout provides an overview of management for milkweed on rangelands, including methods to mitigate risks to livestock as well as general recommendations to support pollinator habitat in these areas.