Council approves starting pollinator program and exploring Bee City USA certification

Jul 20, 2026

Councilors directed staff to model pollinator practices on town property, partner with local organizations, pursue Bee City USA certification, and work with the planning director to explore adding pollinator requirements to new downtown buildings; staff and Parks & Rec discussed staff bandwidth and IPM requirements.

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Tanya Anderson and Audrey Jones presented a brief proposal asking the council to adopt three near‑term pollinator actions: model native‑plant gardens and educational signage on town property, partner with local organizations already working on pollinator protection, and pursue Bee City USA certification through the Xerces Society.

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