Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Info Night

Liz Hamilton with the state of Utah will be presenting on the importance of native plants and how to apply for and qualify for the program. Be sure to stop by Riverton Library's pollinator garden while you're here. We were one of the 2025 awardees!

Pollinators play a vital role in our agricultural industry, local economies, and overall health of our ecosystems. Unfortunately, many pollinator populations have experienced drastic declines in recent years. Population loss can be linked to several contributing factors including loss of habitat, changing climate and associated weather patterns, disease and pesticide use.

In 2025, with the support of State Representative, Ashlee Matthews and Senator Evan Vickers, HB 251 was passed by the Utah legislature. This amendment made the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program an official and permanent fixture in Utah.

The vast majority of pollinator species are wild, including more than 900 species of native bees that call Utah home. Some wild bees are excellent pollinators of Utah’s tree fruits, raspberries, squashes, melons, and cucumbers. These hardworking insects may rarely be noticed but they are key to ecosystem stability and food production.

Utah’s landowners and managers are instrumental in promoting land stewardship practices that enhance the health and diversity of our pollinators while supporting Utah’s specialty crop production. We encourage you to participate in this exciting and rewarding pollinator program.

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