As you may know, in 2016 the Maryland General Assembly passed a bill — the “Pollinator Habitat Plans” law — requiring several state agencies to establish a pollinator habitat on lands they own or manage, to increase critical habitat for Maryland pollinators. Pollinator health is at risk due, in part, to lack of sufficient habitat. In […]
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We have a bill! The 2016 Pollinator Protection Act (SB 198 & HB 211) has been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. The 2016 Pollinator Protection Act requires retailers to curb sales of neonic pesticides and and let consumers know when they are buying plants or seeds treated with them. These reasonable steps will […]
2016 is off to a great start! We’re gearing up support for the 2016 Pollinator Protection Act that will curb consumer purchases of toxic neonic pesticides and ensure that consumers know when plants contain them. The Pollinator Protection Act will be a high priority at this year’s Environmental Legislative Summit, an annual event that […]
We are advancing systemic change toward a sustainable pesticide-free Chesapeake region.
