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Hundreds of residents urge council not to rescind managed native‑landscapes ordinance
Summary
Seventeen speakers and multiple environmental groups urged the council to reject moves to repeal the county’s managed native landscapes protections (bill 140), citing pollinator declines, erosion control, stormwater benefits and offers of inspector training from local institutions.
A broad group of residents and conservation advocates addressed the St. Louis County Council on July 22 to urge the council not to rescind or weaken the county’s managed native‑landscapes ordinance (referred to in the agenda as bill 140).
In public comment, Karen Anderson opened the forum by warning of steep insect declines and arguing that native plants are essential for pollination of crops and the health of local ecosystems: “No…
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