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.
Conservation Agreements
The Monarch CCAA: Energy and Transportation Lands – October 15, 2024
The monarch butterfly is being considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act, with a proposed decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expected in December 2024. Now is the time to consider enrolling in the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) to strengthen your conservation efforts while reducing operational and business risks.
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.
Positive Change for Biodiversity: A New Bumble Bee Conservation Agreement – June 18, 2024
The New Bumble Bee Agreement Conservation Benefit Agreement.
Case Study: The Recognized Benefits of the Monarch CCAA – April 4, 2024
This presentation from Dave Appel of Hoosier Energy illustrates the benefits Hoosier Energy has received from its enrollment in the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances, or Monarch CCAA.
Case Study: Hoosier Energy’s Approach to Monarch CCAA Implementation – November 9, 2022
In this case study, Dave Appel of Hoosier Energy discusses the organization’s journey with the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA), from pre-enrollment to future implementation plans. The presentation outlines the benefits of CCAA enrollment, experience with the application process, approaches to potential obstacles, and the outcome of their participation in the program.
Virginia Department of Transportation’s Approach to Enrolling in the Monarch CCAA – November 5, 2020
Virginia DOT shares their story of enrolling in the Monarch CCAA, from application to implementation and monitoring.
Understanding Barriers/Incentives to Voluntary Conservation Opportunities Under U.S. ESA – Oct 26, 2020
Following the publication of a study by the Electric Power Research Institute that evaluated barriers and incentives to voluntary species conservation in the electric utility sector, representatives from across the energy, transportation, agriculture, non-profit, and government agencies discuss the future of voluntary conservation and multi-sector strategies for at-risk and listed species.
Case Study: VTrans’s Involvement with the Monarch CCAA – October 1, 2020
Learn how the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) navigated the application process and how they are approaching implementation and monitoring on their enrolled lands.
Case Study: East Central Energy and the Monarch CCAA – September 3, 2020
Learn how this electric cooperative uses integrated vegetation management to promote monarch habitat on their working lands in preparation for the CCAA.