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This resolution designates June 2025 as Pollinator Awareness Month in Wisconsin, recognizing the critical importance of pollinators like bees and butterflies to agricultural production and ecosystem health. The resolution highlights that pollinators are responsible for reproducing 90 percent of wild plant species and producing one out of every three bites of food consumed in the United States. In Wisconsin specifically, over 400 native pollinator species support diverse agricultural production, including crops like apples, cranberries, cherries, and green beans, which generate over $230 million annually. The resolution acknowledges the challenges facing pollinators, such as habitat loss, pesticide use, and population decline, and seeks to promote awareness about creating pollinator-friendly environments. It also references the "No Mow May" initiative, which has shown scientific evidence of increasing bee species prevalence and diversity by reducing early lawn mowing. By designating this awareness month, the resolution aims to educate residents about the economic and ecological significance of pollinators and encourage community-wide efforts to support and protect these essential species.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr62