Friday, May 31, 2019

Minnesota lawmakers to pay homeowners for bee gardens

New legislation is awaiting the governor’s approval that will provide financial support for homeowners who want to transform their yards into bee-friendly gardens. The bill totals $900,000 and will up to 70 percent of the expenses associated with transitioning outdoor space into a flowering garden that attracts the indigenous and endangered rusty patch bumble bee. The endangered rusty patch bumble bee Like most bees, the rusty patch bumble bee population is declining rapidly. It is indigenous...

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/minnesota-lawmakers-to-pay-homeowners-for-bee-gardens
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