Colorado governor, former beekeeper, implements measures to protect bees.

Governor Jared Polis has announced a new executive order aimed at protecting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, highlighting his background as a beekeeper and florist. During a visit to the Denver Zoo’s pollinator garden, he emphasized the threats these insects face from habitat loss due to drought, invasive species, and pesticides. “Pollinators help grow everything we love in Colorado,” he stated, referencing the importance of these insects for local agriculture and ecosystems.