Pollinator conservation is an important priority for agencies, land managers, gardeners, citizen scientists, researchers, and the public.  This presentation will cover the state of pollinators currently in WI / Midwest, the state plan and how it helps address this situation, and what different user groups (i.e., home gardeners, lakeshore property owners, conservation groups, lake managers, etc.) can be doing to champion support for pollinator habitat protection, restoration and citizen-based monitoring around the state.

Cranberry marshes offer a wide range of habitat types in addition to the land used to produce the tart red fruit. Pollination is required to grow the crop. The management and conservation of native pollinators is vital to producing berries at our organic cranberry marsh. We will discuss our efforts and strategies to conserving native pollinators.