Urban beekeeping is gaining traction in Charlotte through a project aimed at protecting bees…

Urban beekeeping is gaining traction in Charlotte through a project aimed at protecting bees and benefiting the environment. Anyone with a garden can join the city's registered pollinator program. What began as a single hive in 2018 has expanded to over 20 hives across five Charlotte Water wastewater treatment plants, according to officials. The initiative is led by beekeeper Will Rice, who oversees bee care and honey production at various city facilities. The project has already received significant recognition, with Charlotte Water's "McAlpine" honey winning first place in a competition held in 2024.