The Monarch Research is a non-profit organization headquartered in Marion, Iowa. We seek to add native pollinator habitat and reestablish the monarch population in Linn County, establishing a model for the whole country. Founded by Clark McLeod and Cam Watts, MRP has defined three objectives to accomplish its mission. These three bold goals have been dubbed “moonshots.”

1. Rebuild natural habitat on both public and private land in Linn County (Native Oasis™, 1000 Acre Plan, Planting Forward)
2. Boost monarch population  to augment natural reproduction  in Linn County (Monarch Zones®)
3. Make Linn County a model for America, encourage other communities to join us

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