Anonymous,

The iconic monarch butterfly is beloved by many. But if we don't act soon, we may never see it again.

In the past year alone, the eastern monarch butterfly population has declined by 53 percent, and researchers are worried these remarkable creatures are headed for extinction.1

But with federal protection, monarchs and their habitat can be conserved.

Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to protect monarchs by listing them as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

As crucial pollinators, monarch butterflies contribute to healthy ecosystems and biodiversity all throughout North America.2

But with the effects of climate change growing more severe, droughts and storms are posing an ever-greater threat to this species. At the same time, increased deforestation and herbicide usage are wiping out crucial habitat areas.3

As a result, the United Nations lists the monarch butterfly as one of many species that could face extinction within decades.4

We can still protect this species and its habitat. Will you act to protect monarchs today?

The Fish and Wildlife Service is set to decide this year whether to protect monarchs under the Endangered Species Act. If monarchs are granted endangered status, the agency will provide a program to conserve their habitat and population, which will give these butterflies the chance they need to recover.5

The Endangered Species Act has an incredible track record -- it's prevented 99% of species on the list from going extinct and has helped bring treasured animals like the bald eagle back from the brink of extinction.6,7

Public opinion matters, which is why Environment Colorado and our national network need your help.

Your support can help us make a difference. Tell the FWS to protect monarchs today.

Thank you for taking action,

Hannah Collazo
State Director

1. "Monarch butterfly population dives," Illinois Extension, May 21, 2020.
2. "Pollinators - Monarch butterfly," National Park Service, last accessed July 8, 2020.
3. "Monarch butterfly," National Geographic, last accessed July 8, 2020.
4. Kevin Sieff, "Climate change is playing havoc with Mexico's monarch butterfly migration," The Washington Post, January 5, 2020.
5. "Summary of the Endangered Species Act," U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, last accessed July 13, 2020.
6. "Success Stories," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, January 30, 2020.
7. Kevin Anderton, "After 45 Years The Endangered Species Act Continues to Make Progress," Forbes, April 23, 2018.