California Western Monarch Protection Week.
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Overview
This resolution officially designates the week of July 14-18, 2025, as California Western Monarch Protection Week. The purpose of this recognition is to raise public awareness about the declining population of western monarch butterflies and to encourage conservation efforts. The bill acknowledges the significant decline in monarch numbers and the threats they face, including habitat loss and climate change. It also highlights the importance of protecting these butterflies for tourism and as a symbol of biodiversity.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of July 14-18, 2025, as California Western Monarch Protection Week.
- Recognizes the decline in western monarch butterfly populations.
- Acknowledges threats to monarch populations, including habitat loss and climate change.
- Highlights California’s efforts to protect overwintering sites.
- Mentions the USFWS’s proposed protections and critical habitat designation.
- Recognizes the economic impact of monarch migration on tourism.
- Identifies the butterflies as a symbol of biodiversity and a connection to social issues.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Butterfly conservation organizations
- Tourism industry in central California
- State government
- Federal government (through USFWS)
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific annual week dedicated to monarch protection.
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