Tolkkinen: We've seen more monarchs in western Minnesota. I hope that means we're doing something right.

Efforts to save the iconic monarch butterfly are underway. The outcome of these efforts is still uncertain.

It is hoped that conservation work will ultimately pay off. Only time will tell if this is the case.

Some areas have seen an increase in monarch sightings, with more monarchs spotted in certain regions, such as western Minnesota, according to Tolkkinen, who notes this may indicate that conservation efforts are having a positive impact. Further details on the conservation efforts and their potential impact are available from the source.