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159 - Understanding Monarch Conservation with Mike Leahy and Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón


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Welcome to YourForest Podcast, where we explore the interconnections between environmental science, sustainability, and the human connection to nature. In this captivating episode, hosted by Matthew Kristoff, we engage in a deep dive with Mike Leahy and Rebecca Quiñonez-Piñón about the enchanting world of the Monarch butterfly and the concerted efforts required for their conservation.
The episode features Mike Leahy, the Senior Director for Wildlife Hunting and Fishing Policy at the National Wildlife Federation, and Rebecca Quiñonez-Piñón who serves as the Senior Scientist at the National Wildlife Federation. Both guests share their deep insights on the challenges facing Monarch butterflies and outline practical steps for their conservation.

🌟 Key Takeaways 🌟
- Extensive Role of the National Wildlife Federation: Explore how the Federation, under Mike Leahy’s leadership, addresses crucial wildlife conservation issues, including those affecting the Monarch butterfly.
- Monarch Butterfly’s Charisma and Cultural Significance: Rebecca highlights the deep cultural and emotional connections that people, particularly in Mexico, share with the Monarch butterfly, which is intertwined with their life cycle and migratory patterns.
- Challenges in Monarch Conservation: The discussion sheds light on the various threats that monarch populations face, such as habitat destruction, pesticide use, and climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic conservation efforts.
- Impact of Community and Educational Involvement: Learn about the significant role that community actions, like planting native milkweeds and educational programs in schools, play in conserving the Monarch butterfly.
- Vision for Ultimate Conservation Strategies: Mike and Rebecca share their ideal approaches to monarch conservation, imagining the impact of unlimited resources on enhancing habitat and public engagement.

💬 Quotes 💬
- Mike Leahy: “We’re the nation's largest conservation organization, and we work on pretty much anything and everything related to wildlife and species conservation.”
- Rebecca Quiñonez-Piñón: “For some reason, the monarch has that amazing ability to embed that memory during your childhood... in Mexico, the monarch is part of the celebration of the Day of the Dead.”

⌛ Takeaways with Complete Timestamps ⌛
[00:01:08] - Introduction of the episode
[00:04:09] - Mike Leahy’s introduction and background
[00:07:35] - Rebecca Quiñonez-Piñón’s journey to monarch conservation
[00:10:41] - The Charismatic nature of the Monarch butterfly
[00:27:36] - The Importance of habitat and native milkweed
[00:41:53] - Public engagement in conservation
[01:03:20] - Ultimate conservation strategies
[01:06:13] - Concluding segment

Follow the Guests on:
Mike Leahy’s LinkedIn:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-leahy-89a4a211/
Rebecca Quiñonez-Piñón’s LinkedIn:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeca-qui%C3%B1onez-pi%C3%B1%C3%B3n-2b676417/
Monarch Recovery Repository Page:
👉 https://monarchs.nwf.org/
Plant Native Site, NWF:
👉 https://www.nwf.org/Native-Plant-Habitats/Plant-Native

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