Monarch Butterfly Conservation: Funding Habitat Restoration and Pollinator Grants
This Act establishes a grant program and a rescue fund to prevent the extinction of the western monarch butterfly population, which has declined by over 99%. It authorizes $12.5 million annually for the Rescue Fund and $12.5 million annually to implement the Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. These efforts aim to restore critical habitats, such as overwintering sites and host plants (milkweed), benefiting agriculture and local ecosystems.
Key points
Rescue Fund Established: Creates the Western Monarch Butterfly Rescue Fund, authorizing $12.5 million annually (2023-2027) for conservation grants.
Local Project Funding: Grants will go to local governments, non-profits, research institutions, and Tribal governments for projects restoring habitats.
Agricultural Benefit: Protecting monarchs and other pollinators is expected to improve pollination services, which is vital for neighboring agricultural lands.
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