Briefing Book

Pollinator Protection

July 24, 2022

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Overview

Pollinators

Pollinators
Animals that move pollen from one part of a plant to another, allowing fertilization of the plant so that fruit and seeds can be produced. Pollinators include animals such as bees, butterflies, beetles, bats, and birds.
are declining rapidly due to a number of factors, including loss of habitat, loss of forage and pesticides. Some pollinators such as bumblebees and Monarch butterflies may be on the verge of extinction. Many states have enacted or are considering legislation to acquire, restore and/or protect pollinator habitat, as well as to restrict the application of pesticides and other chemicals that are harmful to pollinators. This briefing book includes a fact sheet, legislative solutions, and an FAQ.

Resources

NCEL Resources

Online Resources

Insect pollinator conservation policy innovations at subnational levels: Lessons for lawmakers - Environmental Science and Policy

Study detailing all state policy protecting pollinators from 2000-2017.

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Pollinator Conservation Resource Center

Xerces Society’s Pollinator Conservation Resource Center, with habitat conservation guides, regional plant lists and fact sheets.

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North American Pollinator Protection Campaign

North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) with research, education and project partnerships

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Pollinator Health - NCSL

NCSL's “Pollinator Health” webpage on what states are doing about pollinator declines.

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