Pollinator Working Group

Rev. 1/4/18

The Working Group to Make Findings and Recommendations with Regard to Maintaining, Protecting and Enhancing Pollinator Habitat and Health in Rhode Island, or Pollinator Working Group, was enacted by Resolution of The General Assembly in January 2016. It has been charged with making findings and recommendations with regard to:

• Developments in the scientific and technical understanding of conditions and practices affecting pollinator population;
• Conditions and practices affecting the maintenance, protection, and enhancement of pollinator habitat and health in Rhode Island;
• Potential costs and benefits of changing such conditions and practices.

On February 15, 2017 the Pollinator Working Group submitted an initial report and recommendations based on its findings.

• 2017 Executive Summary: Initial Report
• 2017 Executive Summary: Letter

In 2017 the RI General Assembly passed a Resolution continuing the work of the Pollinator Working Group.

On February 15, 2018 The Pollinator Working Group submitted a second-year report and recommendations.

• 2018 Executive Summary: Initial Report
• 2018 Executive Summary: Letter

In 2018 the RI General Assembly again continued the Pollinator Working Group.

The PWG reports to the Director of RI DEM and the RI House of Representatives.

Next Meeting: Thursday, January 24, 4:00-6:00 PM

Meeting Dates

• January 24, 2019
• December 6, 2018
• November 15, 2018
• September 20, 2018

All meetings are from 4-6 PM at the NRCS conference room at 60 Quaker Lane in Warwick. Meetings may be subject to change but sufficient notification will be made. Each meeting includes discussion of recommendations and opportunity for public comments.