Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group

habitat conservation + working landscapes

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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.
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Case Study: EPRI’s ROW Habitat Suitability Model for Monarch Butterflies – February 12, 2025

Webinars

Jessica Fox of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) provides an overview of her team’s development of a monarch habitat suitability model for energy company assets and other rights-of-way.

This presentation was featured within the February 2025 Monarch CCAA Bi-Month.

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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.

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Monarch Butterfly Listing Proposal Discussion – December 17, 2024

Webinars

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.

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Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way: Phragmites – November 6, 2024

Webinars

This webinar will discuss methods to treat and restore areas impacted by invasive phragmites. Our guest speakers, Dr. Christine Rohal, Chelsey Blanke, and Loni Anderson, will discuss their respective experiences managing these species and provide guidance and resources to address both large-scale and emergent populations.