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− | + | [[file:Check it out.png|200px|thumb|alt=check it out image|<font size=3>[https://www.mwmo.org/news/exploring-the-plant-ecology-of-the-mississippi-river-gorge-with-carolyn-carr-video/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Mississippi River WMO video on plant ecology of the Mississippi River Gorge in the Twin Cities]</font size>]] | |
− | + | [[file:P1000870.JPG|thumb|400px|alt=perennial garden photo|<font size=3>Rainfall from the roof on this house is routed to a perennial garden containing, among other plants, goldenrod, milkweed, and purple coneflower, all of which are considered pollinator-friendly plants.</font size>]] | |
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+ | It is clear that pollinators, both vertebrates and invertebrates, are in decline (see [http://www.esa.org/ecoservices/poll/body.poll.scie.decl.html], [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/27/science/decline-of-species-that-pollinate-poses-a-threat-to-global-food-supply-report-warns.html?_r=0], [http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/10/decline-bees-and-other-pollinators-could-worsen-global-malnutrition], [http://ento.psu.edu/pollinators/resources-and-outreach/globally-pollinators-are-in-decline], [http://www.fws.gov/pollinators/]). Vegetated stormwater BMPs can be designed to be pollinator-friendly. The following sections provide numerous links to information that can be used in designing and implementing pollinator-friendly stormwater BMPs. | ||
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{{alert|Although the following links provide information on pollinator friendly practices, it is important to remember the primary function of a stormwater BMP is to manage stormwater. In particular, it is important to ensure that plants selected as being pollinator friendly must also function well within the stormwater practice. See [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Design_criteria_for_bioretention#Landscaping Design criteria for bioretention] and [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Minnesota_plant_lists Minnesota plant lists] for more information.|alert-warning}} | {{alert|Although the following links provide information on pollinator friendly practices, it is important to remember the primary function of a stormwater BMP is to manage stormwater. In particular, it is important to ensure that plants selected as being pollinator friendly must also function well within the stormwater practice. See [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Design_criteria_for_bioretention#Landscaping Design criteria for bioretention] and [http://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Minnesota_plant_lists Minnesota plant lists] for more information.|alert-warning}} | ||
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− | ==Pollinator friendly plants== | + | ====Pollinator friendly plants==== |
+ | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php?title=Pollinator_specific_plants Minnesota Stormwater Manual] | ||
*[http://www.metroblooms.org/bloomsblog/planting-for-pollinators-how-raingardens-can-help/ Metro Blooms]: Planting for Pollinators: How Raingardens Can Help | *[http://www.metroblooms.org/bloomsblog/planting-for-pollinators-how-raingardens-can-help/ Metro Blooms]: Planting for Pollinators: How Raingardens Can Help | ||
*[http://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/GreatLakesPlantList_web.pdf The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation]: Pollinator plants - Great Lakes Region | *[http://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/GreatLakesPlantList_web.pdf The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation]: Pollinator plants - Great Lakes Region | ||
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*[http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/top-five-wetland-edge-plants-for-pollinators/ Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens]: Top Five Wetland Edge Plants For Pollinators | *[http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/top-five-wetland-edge-plants-for-pollinators/ Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens]: Top Five Wetland Edge Plants For Pollinators | ||
*[http://www.deeproot.com/blog/blog-entries/want-pollinators-plant-trees Deeproot]: Want Pollinators? Plant Trees | *[http://www.deeproot.com/blog/blog-entries/want-pollinators-plant-trees Deeproot]: Want Pollinators? Plant Trees | ||
+ | *[https://www.dot.state.mn.us/environment/erosion/pdf/native-seed-mix-dm.pdf Native Seed Mix Design for Roadsides]: Minnesota Department of Transportation | ||
− | ==Pollinator friendly practices== | + | ====Pollinator friendly practices==== |
Although much of the information on these pages is general, many of the practices can be incorporated into vegetated stormwater BMPs. | Although much of the information on these pages is general, many of the practices can be incorporated into vegetated stormwater BMPs. | ||
*[http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/friendlypractices.shtml United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service]: Pollinator Friendly Practices | *[http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/friendlypractices.shtml United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service]: Pollinator Friendly Practices | ||
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*[http://www.iatp.org/blog/201407/a-landowner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-pollinator-friendly-practices Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy]: A landowner’s guide to pollinator-friendly practices | *[http://www.iatp.org/blog/201407/a-landowner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-pollinator-friendly-practices Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy]: A landowner’s guide to pollinator-friendly practices | ||
− | ==Case studies== | + | ====Case studies==== |
*[http://www.startribune.com/andover-garden-tour-is-a-pollinator-friendly-showcase/320641512/ Andover garden tour is a pollinator-friendly showcase] | *[http://www.startribune.com/andover-garden-tour-is-a-pollinator-friendly-showcase/320641512/ Andover garden tour is a pollinator-friendly showcase] | ||
*[https://pollinatorawareness.wordpress.com/ Andover Pollinator Awareness Project] | *[https://pollinatorawareness.wordpress.com/ Andover Pollinator Awareness Project] | ||
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*[http://ento.psu.edu/pollinators/public-outreach/cert Penn State University]: Pollinator Garden Certification | *[http://ento.psu.edu/pollinators/public-outreach/cert Penn State University]: Pollinator Garden Certification | ||
− | ==Other links== | + | ====Other links==== |
− | *[ | + | *'''NEW!!!''' [https://www.eqb.state.mn.us/2017-state-agency-pollinator-report The Environmental Quality Board] recently released a Minnesota State Agency Pollinator Report. The Report includes three specific goals in areas where state agencies have the greatest potential to reduce stress on pollinators. |
+ | *[https://bwsr.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2019-01/2019%20Revised%20Pollinator%20Plan%2012-26-18.pdf The Board of Water and Soil Resources] has a Pollinator Plan that includes why pollinator populations and habitat restoration matter, current protection and restoration efforts, native seed mixes, a fact sheet and a solar site pollinator habitat assessment form. | ||
*[http://www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/gardens/ The Xerces Society]: Targeted for gardeners, this site contains much useful general information on pollinators and managing for pollinators | *[http://www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/gardens/ The Xerces Society]: Targeted for gardeners, this site contains much useful general information on pollinators and managing for pollinators | ||
*[http://www.pollinatorfriendly.org/ Pollinator Friendly Alliance] | *[http://www.pollinatorfriendly.org/ Pollinator Friendly Alliance] | ||
+ | *[http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/practices/pollinator/index.html Board of Water and Soil Resources Pollinator Toolbox] |
It is clear that pollinators, both vertebrates and invertebrates, are in decline (see [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]). Vegetated stormwater BMPs can be designed to be pollinator-friendly. The following sections provide numerous links to information that can be used in designing and implementing pollinator-friendly stormwater BMPs.
Although much of the information on these pages is general, many of the practices can be incorporated into vegetated stormwater BMPs.