California AB2254 mandates local governments to develop policies for protecting monarch butterfly overwintering habitats in the coastal zone.

California AB2254 requires local governments with monarch butterfly overwintering habitats in the coastal zone to create enforceable protection policies by July 1, 2031. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, in coordination with the California Coastal Commission, must identify known overwintering sites and current management plans by January 1, 2028. By July 1, 2029, they must develop guidance on model policies for habitat protection, including restoration and enhancement.

California AB2254 mandates local governments to develop policies for protecting monarch butterfly overwintering habitats in the coastal zone.

California AB2254 requires local governments with monarch butterfly overwintering habitats in the coastal zone to create enforceable protection policies by July 1, 2031. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, in coordination with the California Coastal Commission, must identify known overwintering sites and current management plans by January 1, 2028. By July 1, 2029, they must develop guidance on model policies for habitat protection, including restoration and enhancement.