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Monarch butterfly license plates finally available in Illinois

November 30, 2023

After seven years in the making, the state has unveiled the monarch butterfly decal license plate. Proceeds from the decals will benefit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Monarch Habitat Fund, which fosters habitats that support the beloved orange butterflies’ migratory journey south to Mexico each fall. The organization has a goal of adding 150 […]

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Taking Flight: The Story Behind Illinois’ Long Awaited Monarch License Plates

November 21, 2023

Here’s some conservation news years in the making: in 2016, Illinois passed a law greenlighting a monarch license plate decal which would generate funding for pollinator habitat in IL. A few years, and 2,000 pledges from enviros later and the Decal is finally here!

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Illinois Environmental Council Applauds Milestone in Monarch Butterfly License Plate Specialty Decal Project

November 16, 2023

Monarch Decals to Soon Be in the Hands of Interested Illinois Drivers CHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, in a joint announcement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, rolled out the brand new specialty Monarch Butterfly license plate decal after legislative approval seven years ago. Having played a key role in

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Monarch butterfly license plates finally available in Illinois

Taking Flight: The Story Behind Illinois’ Long Awaited Monarch License Plates

Illinois Environmental Council Applauds Milestone in Monarch Butterfly License Plate Specialty Decal Project

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