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Monitoring Protocol Addendum

April 15, 2020 by

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.

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

Final Permit (TE74464D-0)

April 8, 2020 by

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.

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

Monarch CCAA Findings and Recommendations

April 8, 2020 by

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.

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

NEPA Environmental Action Statement for Categorical Exclusion

April 8, 2020 by

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.

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

Biological Opinion on Approval of Monarch CCAA

April 8, 2020 by

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. 

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

Summary of Updates Included in the Final Monarch Agreement

March 7, 2020 by

This document summarizes substantive changes that were made to the final Monarch CCAA following the public comment period.

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

Adaptive Management Frequently Asked Questions

March 3, 2020 by

This document was developed with the US Fish & Wildlife Service to address frequently asked questions and common concerns regarding adaptive management and the CCAA.  

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

Guidance for Section 106 Compliance Protocol

March 2, 2020 by

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.

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

Guidelines for Partners Implementing Section 7 Consultation under the Monarch CCAA/CCA

February 22, 2020 by

This document, developed in coordination with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service provides guidance on implementing Section 7 consultations under the Monarch CCAA. 

Updated 4/24/23.

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

Find an Overwintering Site

February 2, 2020 by

Use this map maintained by the Xerces Society to find overwintering site locations in the West.

Filed Under: Conservation Agreements

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