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This concurrent resolution, passed by the South Dakota Legislature, acknowledges the significance of the monarch butterfly, a well-known insect important for pollination and ecosystem health, which is facing population declines due to factors like habitat loss, particularly the reduction of milkweed plants that monarch caterpillars exclusively feed on. The resolution supports voluntary and cooperative conservation efforts that are compatible with existing land uses such as agriculture, transportation corridors, and state-managed lands, emphasizing respect for private property rights. It encourages state agencies and local governments to preserve milkweed where feasible and to prioritize native, pollinator-friendly seed mixes, including milkweed, in restoration projects. Furthermore, it urges federal agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to collaborate with South Dakota landowners and state agencies on conservation initiatives, stressing voluntary participation, technical assistance, and flexibility to avoid imposing undue regulatory burdens on agriculture and land use.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27115