Minnesota SF1211 eliminates statutory appropriation for the pollinator account and repeals the Lawns to Legumes grant program.

Minnesota SF1211 eliminates the statutory appropriation for the pollinator account, which was previously set aside to support pollinators. Additionally, the bill repeals the Lawns to Legumes grant program, which provided financial and technical assistance for planting native vegetation and pollinator-friendly forbs and legumes in residential landscapes and community spaces. The repeal of this program aims to protect pollinators with declining populations and provide benefits for water management, carbon sequestration, and landscape climate resiliency. The changes are effective July 1, 2025.

Minnesota SF1211 eliminates statutory appropriation for the pollinator account and repeals the Lawns to Legumes grant program.

Minnesota SF1211 eliminates the statutory appropriation for the pollinator account, which was previously set aside to support pollinators. Additionally, the bill repeals the Lawns to Legumes grant program, which provided financial and technical assistance for planting native vegetation and pollinator-friendly forbs and legumes in residential landscapes and community spaces. The repeal of this program aims to protect pollinators with declining populations and provide benefits for water management, carbon sequestration, and landscape climate resiliency. The changes are effective July 1, 2025.