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Local advocate urges Helena to pursue Bee City USA designation to protect native pollinators
Summary
Jill Jones presented the Bee City USA program to the council on Feb. 23, recommending the city nest a pollinator committee under an existing board, pursue a KOWACA grant (application window April–June), and consider less‑toxic pest control options; council members signaled support but raised cost concerns.
HELENA, Ala. — Jill Jones briefed the council on the Bee City USA program and urged the city to consider an official pollinator designation to support native bees and community outreach.
Jones said the program can be started by nesting a pollinator committee under an existing body such as the Farmers Market or the…
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