Governor Polis Implements Measures to Enhance Pollinator Habitats and Reduce Pesticide Use

On Wednesday, Governor Jared Polis announced executive measures aimed at enhancing pollinator protection in Colorado through three key directives. The first directive mandates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to work with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), and the Colorado Department of Corrections to develop a comprehensive pollinator strategy. The second directive urges these agencies, along with the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, to prioritize the use of non-pesticide or pollinator-friendly pesticides on state properties. The third directive instructs the DNR, CDOT, CDA, and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to assess and utilize available state and federal resources to assist local governments and private landowners in establishing or preserving pollinator habitats.