Safeguarding Colorado's pollinators and community health initiatives

Nearly 60 individuals, including community members, scientists, and advocates, gathered at the Governor’s Mansion to address the challenges facing pollinators, pesticides, and public health, emphasizing necessary actions for the upcoming year. Colorado boasts 1,014 native bee species and around 300 butterfly species, ranking it fifth in bee diversity nationally. However, these populations are under significant threat, with the Western Bumble Bee (Bombus occidentalis) disappearing from 90% of its historical range due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide exposure.