This addendum provides supplemental updates to the monitoring protocol described in the Monarch CCAA, Section 14.2. These additions and changes were made as a result of coordination between the Program Administrator, CCAA Partners, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service following the first year of program monitoring.
Monarch CCAA Toolkit
Final Permit (TE74464D-0)
The permit document, issued by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on April 3, 2020, identifies the authorizations, terms and conditions of the Monarch CCAA, including required coordination with federal land management agencies and buffer zone activities.
Monarch CCAA Findings and Recommendations
This document summarizes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s final findings and recommendations following the public comment period and Enhancement of Survival Permit criteria analysis.
NEPA Environmental Action Statement for Categorical Exclusion
This document provides the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Environmental Action Statement determining that the Monarch CCAA qualifies for a categorical exclusion from further NEPA review and documentation.
Biological Opinion on Approval of Monarch CCAA
This document provides the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s biological and conference opinions based on the review of the Monarch CCAA and its effects to the monarch butterfly, species listed as threatened or endangered under the ESA, and designated proposed critical habitat.Â
Summary of Updates Included in the Final Monarch Agreement
This document summarizes substantive changes that were made to the final Monarch CCAA following the public comment period.
Adaptive Management Frequently Asked Questions
This document was developed with the US Fish & Wildlife Service to address frequently asked questions and common concerns regarding adaptive management and the CCAA. Â
Guidance for Section 106 Compliance Protocol
Appendix C of the Agreement outlines the Service’s protocol for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This guidance is intended to help Applicants and Partners understand when and where activities are subject to review, roles involved with the Agreement’s Section 106 compliance, and ways to limit the potential triggers for this requirement to minimize administrative compliance.
Guidelines for Partners Implementing Section 7 Consultation under the Monarch CCAA/CCA
This document, developed in coordination with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service provides guidance on implementing Section 7 consultations under the Monarch CCAA.Â
Updated 4/24/23.
Find an Overwintering Site
Use this map maintained by the Xerces Society to find overwintering site locations in the West.