volunteers standing in the Saline Valley
Case Study

Citizen Science for Monarch Monitoring

The Saline Valley Monarch Count (SVMC) is a citizen science effort formed to continue monitoring the monarch population at this unique overwintering site. Their work provides insights about monarch migration that will lead to a greater understanding of monarch population and migration dynamics.

Location Saline Valley, California
Year
2021

Details

Hazards
Changing Seasons
Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems
Assets
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Sources

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Citizen Science for Monarch Monitoring in the Saline Valley, California

Organizations

US Fish & Wildlife Service

Relevant Options

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