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Environmental board urges Fort Myers to proclaim ‘No Mow March’ to help pollinators
Summary
The board voted unanimously to ask City Council for a proclamation endorsing a voluntary No Mow March in March to support early-season pollinators; the proposal emphasizes education and non-enforcement, and asks communications outreach and optional city-managed participation.
The Fort Myers Environmental Advisory Board voted on Jan. 6 to recommend that City Council issue a proclamation recognizing "No Mow March," a voluntary, education-led initiative supported by University of Florida/IFAS to delay routine lawn mowing in March and protect early-season pollinators.
Board member Bennett Martin introduced the proposal, which would ask the city to…
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