The Wisconsin Pollinator Protection Fund

Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida) with nectaring Monarch butterfly and bees. Neonics are more toxic to bees and other insects than any other pesticide. Weakened by pesticides, pollinators are become more susceptible to disease and predator insects. Photo by Donna VanBuecken

Anonymous members of WCHF voting member organization Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin recently donated $500,000 to establish the Wisconsin Pollinator Protection Fund which will support native pollinator conservation across the State. This donation requires a matching donation to establish a permanent endowment fund for Wisconsin pollinator conservation.

Goals of the program include:

  1. capacity building for Wisconsin polliantor conservation
  2. habitat creation and enhancement
  3. research and monitoring
  4. education and outreach

See also Anonymous half-million dollar donation creates hope for Wisconsin pollinators.

For more information, contact Caitlin Williamson Director of Conservation Programs.