Southwestern Washington Pollinator Habitat Workshop

How can public works projects create lasting benefits for pollinators? Join us for a practical workshop exploring plant selection, local habitat projects, and lessons from Southwest Washington practitioners.

In 2021, Washington enacted Second Substitute Senate Bill 5253 to support native and managed pollinators. Section 7, now codified as RCW 39.04.410, requires public works projects with landscaping to dedicate at least 25 percent of the planted area to pollinator habitat, to the extent practicable. This includes habitat that supports pollinator feeding, nesting, and reproduction. The law also directs the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), in consultation with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the State Conservation Commission, to develop a list of native plants that provide pollen or nectar.

This workshop will explore what “practicable” looks like on the ground—and how thoughtful planning, partnerships, and ongoing care can help pollinator habitat projects succeed. For this event, our target audience…