Webinars

Did you miss a webinar or want to refresh an important point made by a speaker? Browse through the Working Group’s past webinar recordings below.

Webinars

Did you miss a webinar or want to refresh an important point made by a speaker? Browse through the Working Group's past webinar recordings below.

Monarch Butterfly Listing Proposal Discussion - December 17, 2024

Monarch Butterfly Listing Proposal Discussion - December 17, 2024

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

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

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. 
The Monarch CCAA: Energy and Transportation Lands - October 15, 2024

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

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.
Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way: Addressing Invasive Annual Grasses - September 4, 2024

Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way: Addressing Invasive Annual Grasses - September 4, 2024

The third webinar in our series on invasive plant management on rights-of-way: Our guest speakers, Dr. Shannon Clark and Dr. Brian Mealor, will discuss their research on the impacts of invasive grasses through increased fire risk, and restoration techniques to eradicate invasive grasses through their work with multi-sector partnership networks. 
Positive Change for Biodiversity: A New Bumble Bee Conservation Agreement (slide deck)

Positive Change for Biodiversity: A New Bumble Bee Conservation Agreement (slide deck)
Positive Change for Biodiversity: A New Bumble Bee Conservation Agreement (webinar)

Positive Change for Biodiversity: A New Bumble Bee Conservation Agreement (webinar)

The New Bumble Bee Agreement Conservation Benefit Agreement
Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way: Tackling Woody Species - May 2, 2024

Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way: Tackling Woody Species - May 2, 2024

This webinar was the second in a series of webinars and roundtables on invasive plant management on rights-of-way. This session focused on controlling woody plants and examine new resources for right-of-way land managers in relation to invasive plant management. In this webinar, Dr. Renz and Dr. Enloe discussed their preferred woody management techniques and shared case studies of on the ground activities. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss woody plant management across the U.S. Presenters: Dr. Mark Renz, Associate Professor and Extension Weed Specialist University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. Stephen Enloe, Professor and Extension Specialist IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants at the University of Florida
Case Study: The Recognized Benefits of the Monarch CCAA - April 4, 2024

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.
Knowledge and Understanding Webinar: Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way - November 9, 2023

Knowledge and Understanding Webinar: Invasive Plant Management on Rights-of-Way - November 9, 2023

Presenter: Dr. Mark Renz, Associate Professor and Extension Weed Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison This introductory session highlights the importance of controlling invasive plants in these areas and offers an overview of available resources for rights-of-way land managers in relation to invasive plant management. Following this webinar, we plan to host specialized roundtables that delve into specific topics and geographies driven by your interest and feedback. This webinar serves as a foundational introduction to our series, paving the way for more focused discussions.
Knowledge and Understanding Webinar: Traditional Ecological Knowledge - August 22, 2023

Knowledge and Understanding Webinar: Traditional Ecological Knowledge - August 22, 2023

This webinar delves into the impact of coordinated efforts with tribal partners and right-of-way managers and explores the practices of cultural tending and place-based approaches using traditional ecological knowledge.Presenters: Nikki Hill, Grow With Trees Calla Hagle and Shannon Crosse, Burn Paiute Tribe and Jacobs Levi Brown, Tina Markeson and Teresa Martin, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Research Roundtable: Advanced Monitoring Techniques for Habitat Management on Rights of Way - April 17, 2023

Research Roundtable: Advanced Monitoring Techniques for Habitat Management on Rights of Way - April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023In the first webinar of this year’s Research Roundtable, this video provides an overview of advanced monitoring techniques, followed by specific research studies using eDNA and remote sensing. 
The Contribution of Powerline Rights-of-Way to the Ecological Health of the Chicago Metropolitan Region - February 2, 2023

The Contribution of Powerline Rights-of-Way to the Ecological Health of the Chicago Metropolitan Region - February 2, 2023

February 2, 2023This case study highlights a research study conducted by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) on ComEd’s rights-of-way in the Chicago region. UIC researchers evaluated three different vegetation management practices for insect, bird, and plant species richness as well as adjacent landowner perceptions.
Geospatial Database: Exporting and Reporting - January 17, 2023

Geospatial Database: Exporting and Reporting - January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023In the third Geospatial Roundtable discussion, this video demonstrates how to export data using the Monarch CCAA reporting tool.
Research Roundtable: Habitat Management on ROWs - December 7, 2022

Research Roundtable: Habitat Management on ROWs - December 7, 2022

December 7, 2022In the second webinar of this year’s Research Roundtable, this video highlights the importance of habitat management on ROWs. 
Departments of Transportation Monarch CCAA Roundtable - November 16, 2022

Departments of Transportation Monarch CCAA Roundtable - November 16, 2022

November 16, 2022This video covers a general introduction to the Monarch CCAA for departments of transportation. 
Case Study: Hoosier Energy's Approach to Monarch CCAA Implementation - November 9, 2022

Case Study: Hoosier Energy's Approach to Monarch CCAA Implementation - November 9, 2022

November 9, 2022In 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. 
Geospatial Database: Introduction - October 18, 2022

Geospatial Database: Introduction - October 18, 2022

October 18, 2022In the first Geospatial Roundtable discussion, this video provides a beginner’s overview of the tools offered in the Geospatial Database.
Research Roundtable: Rare Plants and Biodiversity Value of ROWs - August 30, 2022

Research Roundtable: Rare Plants and Biodiversity Value of ROWs - August 30, 2022

August 30, 2022In the first webinar of this year’s Research Roundtable series, this session discusses research on rare plants on ROWs and the unique biodiversity value that these landscapes can provide.
Integrated Vegetation Management - Tools and Resources for Compatible Species - July 19, 2022

Integrated Vegetation Management - Tools and Resources for Compatible Species - July 19, 2022

July 19, 2022This webinar discusses a new suite of tools developed by the Utility Arborist Association’s Environmental Stewardship Committee to support the management of compatible species and biodiversity on rights-of-way. These tools are intended to be used alongside the new Integrated Vegetation Management Best Management Practice, 3rd edition, and are demonstrated during the webinar.
Pipelines and Sustainable Vegetation Management - July 13, 2022

Pipelines and Sustainable Vegetation Management - July 13, 2022

July 13, 2022This webinar explores how midstream oil and gas companies can manage their rights-of-way in a sustainable and pollinator-friendly way. American Petroleum Institute will share newly published guidance on how pipeline operators and managers can identify, plan, implement, and mature conservation practices to maintain the highest standards of safety while also achieving benefits for the natural environment, the community, and their organizations. Marathon Pipeline and Shell shared case studies of their initiatives in practice
ROW Sustainability Summit: Herbicides: An Integrative Tool in the Habitat Management Toolbox - June 30, 2022

ROW Sustainability Summit: Herbicides: An Integrative Tool in the Habitat Management Toolbox - June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022In this presentation given at the 2022 ROW Sustainability Summit, several presenters discuss the use of herbicides in habitat management on ROWs.Presenters:Travis Rogers, CortevaJon Johnson, Penn StateLewis Payne, NYPACarolyn Mahan, Penn State
ROW Sustainability Summit: ROW Conservation for Midstream Oil & Natural Gas Operators - June 30, 2022

ROW Sustainability Summit: ROW Conservation for Midstream Oil & Natural Gas Operators - June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022In this presentation given at the 2022 ROW Sustainability Summit, Robin Rorick of the American Petroleum Institute discusses the challenges and opportunities presented to midstream oil & natural gas operators in ROW conservation efforts.
ROW Sustainability Summit: Connecting IVM to Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures - June 29, 2022

ROW Sustainability Summit: Connecting IVM to Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures - June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022In this presentation given at the 2022 ROW Sustainability Summit, John Steelman of Grow with Trees discusses the connection between Integrated Vegetation Management and Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures on ROWs.
ROW Sustainability Summit: Compatible Vegetation Companion Guide, and Scope of Work - June 29, 2022

ROW Sustainability Summit: Compatible Vegetation Companion Guide, and Scope of Work - June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022In this presentation given at the 2022 ROW Sustainability Summit, Dan Salas of Stantec discusses the use of the Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Companion Guide and Scope of Work Guide for ROWs.
ROW Sustainability Summit: Building the Business Case for IVM - June 29, 2022

ROW Sustainability Summit: Building the Business Case for IVM - June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022In this presentation given at the 2022 ROW Sustainability Summit, Amy Murray of Utility Arborist Association discusses the use programmatic Intentional Vegetation Management (IVM) on ROWs.
Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group: Strategic Roadmap Webinar Part 2 - June 16, 2022

Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group: Strategic Roadmap Webinar Part 2 - June 16, 2022

June 16, 2022The Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group continues a strategic road-mapping exercise to determine the next steps for the Working Group. This webinar reviews the Working Group’s big picture findings, purpose and priorities, network structure, and more.
A New Bumble Bee Conservation Effort for Energy and Transportation Lands Takes Flight - May 17, 2022

A New Bumble Bee Conservation Effort for Energy and Transportation Lands Takes Flight - May 17, 2022

May 17, 2022The Monarch CCAA for Energy and Transportation Lands has spurred unprecedented conservation efforts for monarch butterflies across the nation. Building on this success, UIC and USFWS are exploring the creation of a companion agreement aimed at conserving habitat needs for multiple at-risk bumble bee species across North America. This multi-species bumble bee conservation agreement is being developed to focus on six listed or petitioned bumble bee species. In this webinar, we share an overview of why this agreement is important now, what is currently included in the proposal, and the next steps.
Case Study: National Grid Monarch CCAA Monitoring Plan - May 5, 2022

Case Study: National Grid Monarch CCAA Monitoring Plan - May 5, 2022

May 5, 2022This case study provides an overview of National Grid’s involvement in the monitoring of native plants and other conservation efforts as a partner of the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA).
Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group: Strategic Roadmap Webinar - November 30, 2021

Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group: Strategic Roadmap Webinar - November 30, 2021

November 30, 2021The Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group is kicking off a strategic road-mapping exercise to determine the next steps for the Working Group. This webinar reviews feedback received from Working Group participants and the ongoing process for planning the future of the Working Group.
Research Roundtable: Solar Power and Pollinators - November 10, 2021

Research Roundtable: Solar Power and Pollinators - November 10, 2021

November 10, 2021The fourth webinar in our research roundtable series focuses on the latest research on co-locating pollinator habitat with solar technologies, including the ecological, agricultural, and performance benefits and how solar scorecards are shaping this work.
Case Study: Kandiyohi County's Monarch CCAA Program - September 2, 2021

Case Study: Kandiyohi County's Monarch CCAA Program - September 2, 2021

September 2, 2021This case study provides an overview of how one county in Minnesota decided to enroll in the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA), making them the first county in the country to participate.
Research Roundtable: Monarchs and Milkweed - September 1, 2021

Research Roundtable: Monarchs and Milkweed - September 1, 2021

September 1, 2021The third webinar in our Research Roundtable series focuses on current research on milkweed establishment and advancements in milkweed detection and monitoring on energy and transportation lands.
Integrated Habitat Management: Using Technology to Advance IVM - June 21, 2021

Integrated Habitat Management: Using Technology to Advance IVM - June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021This presentation explores how Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) practices on ROW can be modified to include a holistic Integrated Habitat Management (IHM) plan. Case studies include examples of IVM and IHM and address site selection, vegetation treatment and control methods, public engagement, data gathering, and information sharing, certifications, and long term monitoring programs associated.
AEP Electric Utility ROW Regional Seed Mix Pilot Projects - June 21, 2021

AEP Electric Utility ROW Regional Seed Mix Pilot Projects - June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021This presentation covers pilot studies assessing the use of native seed mixes to establish the vegetation on utility ROW sites at three pilot study sites in the eastern, mid-western, and western portions of its service territory. American Electric Power is investigating the establishment of dense, regionally appropriate, native, herbaceous vegetation to provide better erosion control, improve drought tolerance, and inhibit tree establishment while promoting habitat for pollinators and other wildlife.
Research Roundtable: Rights-of-Way and Pollinator Conservation - June 9, 2021

Research Roundtable: Rights-of-Way and Pollinator Conservation - June 9, 2021

June 9, 2021The second in our Research Roundtable webinar series focused current research on pollinator habitat along linear rights-of-way. Hear from three researchers investigating the presence and success of insect pollinators on energy and transportation rights-of-way.
Case Study: Duke Energy's Monarch CCAA Program - May 6, 2021

Case Study: Duke Energy's Monarch CCAA Program - May 6, 2021

May 6, 2021This case study will showcase how Duke Energy approached their enrollment in the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) and how the program aligns with other stewardship and environmental compliance initiatives.
Research Roundtable: Pollinator Habitat Establishment and First Year Management - March 25, 2021

Research Roundtable: Pollinator Habitat Establishment and First Year Management - March 25, 2021

March 25, 2021The first in our Research Roundtable webinar series, hear from four researchers looking at seed mix design, native vegetation establishment, and first-year maintenance of pollinator habitat. The brief presentations are followed by recap from the roundtable discussions.
Geospatial Database: Importing Data - December 6, 2022

Geospatial Database: Importing Data - December 6, 2022

December 6, 2022In the second Geospatial Roundtable discussion, this video demonstrates steps to import data into the geospatial database, including the bulk import tool, quick import shortcuts, and data editing. 
Utilizing Highway Rights of Way to Restore Ecological Resources - April 21, 2021

Utilizing Highway Rights of Way to Restore Ecological Resources - April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021In 2018, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) began utilizing conservation vegetation management practices on its system to benefit pollinators and other wildlife, subsequently saving Ohio taxpayers millions of dollars each year in maintenance costs. This presentation reviews the vegetation management steps taken by ODOT which includes mowing reduction, targeted herbicide application to control noxious and invasive weeds and encourage the establishment of high-value pollinator habitats, and testing native seed mixes for post-construction activities to control erosion, filter stormwater, and create pollinator habitat.
Case Study: Oklahoma DOT's Approach to the Monarch CCAA - March 4, 2021

Case Study: Oklahoma DOT's Approach to the Monarch CCAA - March 4, 2021

March 4, 2021Learn how Oklahoma DOT determined their enrolled lands and adopted acres for habitat management for the Monarch CCAA.
Update: Using the Pollinator Habitat Scorecard v2.1 - November 10, 2020

Update: Using the Pollinator Habitat Scorecard v2.1 - November 10, 2020

November 10, 2020Learn about the latest updates to the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group’s Pollinator Scorecard, including how the scorecard can be used to meet the monitoring requirements of the Monarch CCAA. This video will also touch on plot selection and distribution, the associated management module, and how to interpret scorecard results.
Virginia Department of Transportation's Approach to Enrolling in the Monarch CCAA - November 5, 2020

Virginia Department of Transportation's Approach to Enrolling in the Monarch CCAA - November 5, 2020

November 5, 2020Virginia 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

Understanding Barriers/Incentives to Voluntary Conservation Opportunities Under U.S. ESA - Oct 26, 2020

October 26, 2020Following 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

Case Study: VTrans's Involvement with the Monarch CCAA - October 1, 2020

October 1, 2020Learn 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

Case Study: East Central Energy and the Monarch CCAA - September 3, 2020

September 3, 2020Learn how this electric cooperative uses integrated vegetation management to promote monarch habitat on their working lands in preparation for the CCAA.
Case Study: Texas Department of Transportation and the Monarch CCAA - August 6, 2020

Case Study: Texas Department of Transportation and the Monarch CCAA - August 6, 2020

August 6, 2020This presentation provides one DOT’s perspective on enrolling in the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands.
Case Study: Maine Department of Transportation and the Monarch CCAA - May 7, 2020

Case Study: Maine Department of Transportation and the Monarch CCAA - May 7, 2020

May 7, 2020This case study from Maine Department of Transportation provides their approach to enrolling in the Monarch CCAA and evaluating their system to determine where monarch butterfly habitat occurs.
The Monarch CCAA: Promoting Monarch Conservation on Energy and Transportation Lands - April 24, 2020

The Monarch CCAA: Promoting Monarch Conservation on Energy and Transportation Lands - April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020Monarch Joint Venture hosted this webinar about the final Monarch CCAA agreement and opportunities for conservation partners to engage with and promote the CCAA.
Caltrans Case Study: Estimating Enrolled Acres Using a GIS Model of Milkweed Sustainability - March 5, 2020

Caltrans Case Study: Estimating Enrolled Acres Using a GIS Model of Milkweed Sustainability - March 5, 2020

March 5, 2020This case study by the California Department of Transportation demonstrates the estimation process of enrolled acreage for the CCAA by using a GIS model of parameters based on habitat establishment requirements.
Nationwide Monarch CCAA Update: Enroll Now! - February 25, 2020

Nationwide Monarch CCAA Update: Enroll Now! - February 25, 2020

February 25, 2020This webinar serves as an overview of the final Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands, expected to be approved this month. It covers a brief history of the CCAA, the upcoming listing decision, implementation requirements, and more.
FirstEnergy Case Study: Monarch CCAA - February 6, 2020

FirstEnergy Case Study: Monarch CCAA - February 6, 2020

February 6, 2020This case study provides FirstEnergy’s plan for the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands. Hear how this electric utility is approaching the CCAA and its preparation for enrollment.
MnDOT Approach to Monarch CCAA - February 6, 2020

MnDOT Approach to Monarch CCAA - February 6, 2020

February 6, 2020This presentation provides Minnesota DOT’s perspective on the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands. Hear how the Department of Transportation is approaching the CCAA and its preparation for enrollment.
Delaware Department of Transportation: Approach to the CCAA - January 9, 2020

Delaware Department of Transportation: Approach to the CCAA - January 9, 2020

January 9, 2020This presentation provides a DOT’s perspective on enrolling in the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands. Hear how Delaware DOT has approached preparing to enroll in the CCAA, including their challenges and opportunities.
Guiding Webinars on Habitat Implementation: Telling Your Pollinator Habitat Story- Jan 8, 2020

Guiding Webinars on Habitat Implementation: Telling Your Pollinator Habitat Story- Jan 8, 2020

January 8, 2020This webinar will give insights on telling your habitat story, strategies for developing a successful communications campaign, and best practices for reaching your audience. The webinar will also include specific examples and recommendations for integrating pollinator habitat into your personal and professional communications.
ATC Monarch CCAA Implementation Planning - October 3, 2019

ATC Monarch CCAA Implementation Planning - October 3, 2019

October 3, 2019This presentation provides a utility’s perspective on enrolling in the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands. Hear how ATC is planning on their implementing conservation measures and enrolling their system into the CCAA.
Guiding Webinars on Habitat Implementation: Using the Pollinator Habitat Scorecard- August 13, 2019

Guiding Webinars on Habitat Implementation: Using the Pollinator Habitat Scorecard- August 13, 2019

August 13, 2019This webinar will introduce the recently finalized Pollinator Scorecard developed by the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group’s Metrics & Targets Task Force. The Pollinator Scorecard provides a method for evaluating habitat quality and the compatibility of vegetation management with pollinator habitat on energy and transportation lands. Key topics will include: an overview of the multi-tiered scorecard, step-by-step instructions on using the scorecard, and other considerations and recommendations. 
ODOT Business Case for Enrolling in the CCAA - August 1, 2019

ODOT Business Case for Enrolling in the CCAA - August 1, 2019

August 1, 2019This presentation provides one department of transportation’s perspective on enrolling in the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands. Hear how Ohio DOT is finding opportunities for pollinator habitat across their system.
Pollinator Conservation and Monarch CCAA: A Company's Perspective- August 1, 2019

Pollinator Conservation and Monarch CCAA: A Company's Perspective- August 1, 2019

August 1, 2019This presentation provides one utility’s perspective on enrolling in the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands. Hear how Evergy is evaluating their system of operations to find opportunities for pollinator habitat.
Electric Cooperatives and the Monarch Butterfly CCAA - August 1, 2019

Electric Cooperatives and the Monarch Butterfly CCAA - August 1, 2019

August 1, 2019This presentation provides an overview of how the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly on Energy and Transportation Lands applies to rural electric cooperatives and supports a number of current pollinator habitat initiatives.
A Series of Guiding Webinars on Habitat Implementation: Enhancing What's Already There - July 30, 2019

A Series of Guiding Webinars on Habitat Implementation: Enhancing What's Already There - July 30, 2019

July 30, 2019This webinar provides an overview of enhancing existing vegetation to promote pollinator habitat on rights-of-ways. Key topics will include: setting habitat objectives within existing vegetation management activities, performing site assessments, reviewing available management tools, and managing threats such as invasive species.
The Monarch CCAA: What You Need to Know and How to Enroll - May 16, 2019

The Monarch CCAA: What You Need to Know and How to Enroll - May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019The Monarch CCAA is expected to be finalized in March 2020 and open for enrollment immediately thereafter. This webinar covers information about this conservation opportunity and how your organization can participate.
A Series of Webinars on Habitat Implementation Seeding Native Habitat on ROW - April 18, 2019

A Series of Webinars on Habitat Implementation Seeding Native Habitat on ROW - April 18, 2019

April 18, 2019This webinar provides an overview of seeding native habitat on rights-of-way. Key topics include: fundamentals of seed mix design; native seed sourcing and supply; site assessment and preparation; different techniques for field implementation; and considerations for subsequent maintenance and management.
Using IVM to Enhance Habitat on Gas Pipeline Rights-of-Way - January 15, 2019

Using IVM to Enhance Habitat on Gas Pipeline Rights-of-Way - January 15, 2019

January 15, 2019This webinar provides a vivid example of how one company, Enable Midstream, elevated their vegetation management practices above and beyond standard IVM practices to provide an Integrated Habitat Management approach benefiting both wildlife and long term maintenance.
Conservation Mowing: A Roadside Vegetation Management Strategy in Ohio - December 11, 2018

Conservation Mowing: A Roadside Vegetation Management Strategy in Ohio - December 11, 2018

December 11, 2018This webinar presents the conservation mowing techniques implemented by the Ohio Department of Transportation to provide pollinator habitat on its rights-of-way, including reduced mowing frequency and strategic herbicide use. 
Pollinator Habitat in Practice: Case Studies from Rural Electric Cooperatives - November 7, 2018

Pollinator Habitat in Practice: Case Studies from Rural Electric Cooperatives - November 7, 2018

November 7, 2018This webinar presents two perspectives on how rural electric cooperatives are building pollinator habitat programs into their everyday operations.
Pollinator Friendly Solar: Setting State Standards - October 4, 2018

Pollinator Friendly Solar: Setting State Standards - October 4, 2018

October 4, 2018This webinar presents an overview of state standards for solar pollinator habitat across the United States. Webinar presenters share their perspectives on the development of these standards, coordination among stakeholders, unique considerations by state, and experiences with their implementation.
An Overview and Update on the Nationwide Monarch CCAA - September 20, 2018

An Overview and Update on the Nationwide Monarch CCAA - September 20, 2018

September 20, 2018The Nationwide Monarch CCAA for Energy and Transportation Lands presents an unprecedented opportunity to facilitate conservation actions for monarchs across the nation. Through the current partnership of more than two dozen energy and transportation organizations, members of the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group are undertaking one of the largest scale CCAAs to date and under one of the fastest timelines pursued to develop this conservation agreement.
Monarchs & Roadsides: Mowing Practices Webinar - June 27, 2018

Monarchs & Roadsides: Mowing Practices Webinar - June 27, 2018

June 27, 2018This webinar presents three perspectives on mowing practices along roadsides and how they impact monarch butterflies and their habitat. Presenters are Edward Entsminger, Mississippi State University; Stephanie Dobbs, Illinois Department of Transportation; and Doug Landis, Michigan State University.
Monarchs and Roadsides: A Research Update - April 19, 2018

Monarchs and Roadsides: A Research Update - April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018This webinar highlights current research by Monarch Joint Venture, Oklahoma State University, and Iowa State University on investigating roadside habitat for monarch butterflies. Alison Cariveau, Kristen Baum, Tyler Grant, Teresa Blader, and Anuj Sharma present topics including roadside milkweed response to mowing, facilitated milkweed density monitoring, and machine learning to improve milkweed identification. 
The Green Line - Where Science and Community Stewardship Meet - March 28, 2018

The Green Line - Where Science and Community Stewardship Meet - March 28, 2018

Mar 28, 2018Seattle City Light, The Common Acre and several other community-based stewardship groups have initiated an effort to suppress tree and weed growth, while promoting pollinator habitat on a transmission right-of-way in the Duwamish Valley. David Bayer, Rory Denovan, Bob Redmond, Alison Rinard, and Evan Sugden present how The Green Line connects degraded remnant habitat fragments, extensive industrial barrens, underserved neighborhoods and the estuary Duwamish River. This effort uses a novel mix of science-based adaptive management and community-based stewardship to improve a seemingly-hopeless pollinator habitat.Seattle City Light’s handout on Principles of Ecological Vegetation Management for Utility Rights-of-Way
Case Study: EPRI's ROW Habitat Suitability Model for Monarch Butterflies - February 12, 2025

Case Study: EPRI's ROW Habitat Suitability Model for Monarch Butterflies - February 12, 2025

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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