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San Diego Pollinator Alliance

The RCD is a founding member of the San Diego Pollinator Alliance (SDPA), a group of organizations and agencies working together to protect pollinators in San Diego County. The SDPA aims to increase native pollinator habitat and awareness about pollinator-friendly practices throughout San Diego County through outreach, education, and on-the-ground programs.

 

Logos of organizations part of the San Diego Pollinator Alliance.

 

If you are interested in joining this collaboration, contact Codi Hale at pollinators@rcdsandiego.org.

Follow us on Facebook @SanDiegoPollinatorAlliance and subscribe to the quarterly SDPA newsletter for regular updates!

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SoCal Pollinator Network 

The SoCal Pollinator Network was formed in Fall of 2021, when a masters student working with various pollinator organizations throughout Southern California recognized the need for more communication in our region. Since our inception, we have grown to include over 20 partners agencies in our group!

 

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We meet bi-monthly and discuss partner project updates and needs for support with pollinator work throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

May 2025 | San Diego is Officially a Bee City! 

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation has outlined changes that city's and college campuses can make in order to receive the esteemed title of a Bee City of Bee Campus. With the leadership of City Council President Joe LaCava, UCSD's Dr. James Nieh, and our fellow partners on the Bee City Committee, the City of San Diego has agree to make those commitments to support biodiversity, bees and other pollinators. Read the full press release here!

Pollinators are highlighted with flowers and text promoting their importance. Includes San Diego Zoo and Bee City USA logos.

 

Below are the Bee City Committments. If you are interested in making these committments for your city or college campus, you can learn more here. 

Host pollinator events, acknowledge Bee City USA, pay fees, and renew annually.
Guidelines for establishing a Bee City USA: Committees, habitats, reducing pesticides, and incorporating pollinator practices in city policies.

 

 

 

 

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