
Tell your governor: Support monarchs and plant milkweed on public lands
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Bees, monarch butterflies, and other critical pollinators are in decline, due to many reasons like loss of habitat, food, and increased use of pesticides. You can help them and enjoy their presence in your own back yard. Check out these short videos on how you can help pollinators:
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Bees and butterflies need a fresh water source. Here’s how to make your own watering station for them.
Milkweed is the only food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Learn how to help make your own milkweed seedball to help broadcast milkweed.
Steve directs Environment America’s efforts to protect our public lands and waters and the species that depend on them. He led our successful campaign to win full and permanent funding for our nation’s best conservation and recreation program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund. He previously oversaw U.S. PIRG’s public health campaigns. Steve lives in Sacramento, California, with his family, where he enjoys biking and exploring Northern California.