Jefferson County Pollinator Habitat Initiative

The Issue

GOALS

  • Develop a mission statement regarding pollinator habitat and permaculture practices. 
  • To establish appropriate pollinator habitat.
  • Create and manage food sources for native birds and wildlife by planting native plant species.
  • To design and implement these policies.

Benefits

  1. Economic savings for cities and townships by reducing lawncare.
  2. Higher land values.
  3. Reduced soil erosion and soil water runoff reduction.
  4. Weed supression.
  5. Improved water quality.
  6. Aesthetic and recreational appeal.
  7. Wildlife conservation.
  8. Carbon accumulation in soils, trees, and hedges.

 

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The Issue

GOALS

  • Develop a mission statement regarding pollinator habitat and permaculture practices. 
  • To establish appropriate pollinator habitat.
  • Create and manage food sources for native birds and wildlife by planting native plant species.
  • To design and implement these policies.

Benefits

  1. Economic savings for cities and townships by reducing lawncare.
  2. Higher land values.
  3. Reduced soil erosion and soil water runoff reduction.
  4. Weed supression.
  5. Improved water quality.
  6. Aesthetic and recreational appeal.
  7. Wildlife conservation.
  8. Carbon accumulation in soils, trees, and hedges.

 

The Decision Makers

Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District
Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District

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Petition created on January 11, 2017