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    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

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    Citizen Science for Monarch Monitoring in the Saline Valley, California

    Organizations

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

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