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Evansville adopted Bee City USA resolution; parks department to serve as city sponsor
Summary
Council unanimously approved a resolution designating Evansville a Bee City USA affiliate. Keep Evansville Beautiful, parks staff and community partners outlined habitat, pesticide-reduction and education goals; no dedicated city funding was specified.
The Evansville Common Council voted unanimously Sept. 22 to designate the city a Bee City USA affiliate, a voluntary program of the Xerces Society that promotes pollinator conservation through habitat creation, reduced pesticide use and public education.
Nick Yaccarino, executive director of Keep Evansville Beautiful, said the organization will collaborate with the parks department and other partners to…
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