Sierra Monarch Rescue
Welcome little spirits.
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Support habitat restoration for the little spirits:
The free pollinator ecosystem sustains the cattle on the hills, the birds of the air, and life across the earth. No human technology can replace this living system. It must be cultivated and protected so all may live as the Creator designed. Genesis 1:26-28, 2:15, Proverbs 12:10
Be part of the Flyway!
Whether you’re planting habitat, volunteering your time, or partnering with us to expand the corridor, your role matters. Together, we are restoring a pathway for pollinators and preparing a place for the “little spirits.”
Identify little spirits
Learn to recognize the little spirits that sustain our landscapes — butterflies, bats, bees, birds, moths, beneficial insects, and the native plants that nourish them....
Nisenan Garden
Volunteer at our public demonstration garden at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, where traditional Nisenan ecological knowledge guides the restoration of native pollinator plants...
Get your wings!
Plant the Revolution with our colorful wearables, stickables, and usables—creative designs that educate, inspire, and spread the message that Pollinator Lives Matter™. Proceeds support the Sierra Monarch Flyway and the work of restoring pollinator habitat.
10-Year Flyway Goals
In the 1970's Monarch Butterflies flew in the millions... they can again...
270
Miles
10,000
Protected
Habitats
10,000
Land stewards
2,500+
Acres
🦋Community Support for Grant Proposals
Pollinators are the little spirits of our landscapes—butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, beetles, moths, and countless other species that support our farms, forests, and wild places.
The Sierra Monarch & Pollinator Flyway is a community-led effort to establish a 270-mile corridor of pollinator habitat across the Sierra foothills—connecting fragmented restoration sites, supporting ancient migration routes, and nourishing pollinators as they move from the Central Valley into the mountains.
Public agencies prioritize grant proposals with strong community support. Letters from residents, land stewards, organizations, and companies help demonstrate the importance and impact of the Sierra Monarch Flyway.
These letters support ongoing and upcoming grant applications, including state and federal programs focused on wildlife corridors, habitat restoration, community-based conservation, and workforce development for disabled individuals and veterans.
To help bring this vision to life, please use the templates below:
🦋Send your letter of support
Community voices matter. A short message from you encouraging support of the Sierra Monarch Rescue Flyway can help decision-makers understand that Californians care about pollinators and habitat restoration.
You can help by sending a brief email to:
• The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) in support of our 2023 Pollinator Habitat Award funding this project.
email: Karen.Ross@CDFA.ca.gov
• The California Attorney General in support of our CDFA 2023 Pollinator Habitat Award funding for this project. email: Margaret.Tides@doj.ca.gov, Lindsay.DeRight@doj.ca.gov
• The California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), Support the 2026 Sierra Monarch Flyway proposal. email: wcb@wcb.ca.gov
How to Write Your Letter
Keep it simple and personal. Your message can follow this format:
1️⃣ Thank them for their public service
2️⃣ Introduce yourself and where you live
3️⃣ Explain why pollinators matter to you
4️⃣ Describe how you want to participate
5️⃣ Encourage support for the Sierra Monarch Flyway
Example Letter Template
Dear [Agency Official],
Thank you for your public service and your work supporting California’s natural resources.
My name is [Your Name], and I live in [City or County], California.
Pollinators are important to me because [personal reason — gardening, farming, wildlife, monarch butterflies, etc.]. They play a critical role in supporting healthy ecosystems and agriculture.
I hope to participate in this effort by [planting pollinator habitat, volunteering, becoming a land steward site, helping with community outreach, etc.].
I respectfully encourage your office to support funding the Sierra Monarch and Pollinator Flyway initiative, which aims to establish a 270-mile pollinator corridor across the Sierra foothills, supporting agriculture, forestry, and healthy ecosystems.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[City, County]
cc.info@SierraMonarchRescue.com
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About the Project
The Sierra Monarch & Pollinator Flyway is a Tribal-led conservation initiative organized by the:
Wopumnes Nisenan and Mewuk Heritage Preservation Society of El Dorado County
501(c)(3) Nonprofit — TIN #83-2671897
The project aims to establish 150+ community habitat sites during Phase One, connecting restoration efforts across multiple counties and supporting the long-term recovery of monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
☎ Contact
530-350-9191
Info@SierraMonarchRescue.com
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