The city of Austin has officially become a Bee City USA affiliate.
Have you heard the buzz? The city of Austin has officially become aaffiliate. Austin joined more than 150 cities across the country with the certification, which solidifies a commitment to conserve native bee pollinators. Bee City USA, an initiative of the, encourages communities to sustain the more than 3,600 species of native bees in the nation.
Earlier last month, the Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution to have the city certified as a Bee City USA affiliate. The organization approved the city's application on March 24."Having Austin onboard is really wonderful," saidCoordinator Laura Rost."It really just feels like everyone is committed to doing their best to help native bees and other pollinators." Austin is one of the largest cities to join the network, she noted.
Austin will now be expected to report annually to Bee City USA on how much habitat the city is protecting, how many pollinator habitats have been installed, and what types of pollinator conservation education and outreach has been implemented."Many native bees do not need a very large area to live and thrive, so even small additions of habitat in an urban area can make a big difference," Rost said.
Tien says she makes sure to thank a bee"for her service" every time she sees one."We need to make Austin more pollinator-friendly and cultivate a culture where pollinators are valued and respected," she noted."It means having greater awareness in the city that bees aren't pests, encouraging people not to use pesticides, and using native plants when we can.
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