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Jessica Schwartz
New Study Shows 57% Decline In Western Bumble Bee—And Why
The western bumble bee was once common in western North America, but increasing temperatures, drought, and pesticide use have contributed to a 57% decline in the occurrence of this species in its historical range, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey-led study. Using data from 1998-2020, scientists determined that ...
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Launches Center For Pollinator Conservation
Earlier this month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launched the Center for Pollinator Conservation to address the decline of pollinator populations across North America. The national center will contribute science, provide decision support, and coordinate and share best practices with land managers for overcoming some of the biggest ...
First Monarch Butterfly Summit Aims To Reverse Pollinator Decline
The first-ever Monarch Butterfly Summit was held in Washington, DC last week to identify priority actions to conserve the western monarch butterfly. At the two-day summit, leading experts provided the current state of the science, natural history, population status, habitats, and barriers to conservation success. In the 1980s, more than ...
