Transportation and utility rights-of-way (ROWs) have been identified as unique opportunity areas for monarch and pollinator habitat conservation at the landscape level. ROWs encompass thousands of acres of land, intersecting much of Wisconsin’s landscape. These systems are typically managed for the safe and efficient transport of goods, services and/or people. However, with minor modifications to routine practices, ROWs can also be managed to promote monarch and pollinator conservation by creating, enhancing and maintaining diverse habitats.

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