Colorado governor, an ex-beekeeper, takes executive action to save the bees

New order by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis aims to protect bees and other pollinators from climate change, habitat loss

DENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at protecting bees and other critical pollinators as they face compounding threats from climate change, habitat loss and pesticides.

Colorado governor, an ex-beekeeper, takes executive action to save the bees

The order Jared Polis issued Wednesday directs several state agencies to reduce pesticides and plant bee and butterfly habitat

Polis Executive Order Protects Colorado Bees, Pollinators

Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order directing Colorado agencies to protect pollinators like bees, citing steep insect population declines statewide.

Governor Polis Takes Executive Action To Expand Pollinator Habitat, Cut Pesticide Risk

"Colorado’s economy depends on agriculture and outdoor recreation, and that's why protecting and strengthening Colorado’s natural pollinators is so important"