Federal, Tribal, state & local governments

A monarch butterfly sips nectar from New England aster
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A monarch butterfly sips nectar from New England aster.

Federal, Tribal, state and local governments are key partners in monarch conservation. Monarch habitat is found across landscapes, and federal agencies, Tribal Nations, state and local governments have already made great strides in conserving monarchs. Monarchs know not the boundaries of a wildlife refuge, and these essential partnerships allow monarchs to thrive, so that communities can enjoy them in their parks, greenspaces and across the landscape.

We have longstanding partnerships with other federal agencies, Tribal Nations, state and local governments, and offer funding and technical resources to support governments and communities in monarch conservation. These investments not only protect monarchs and other pollinators, but also enrich communities in a beautiful landscape for all to enjoy.

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