| Good news for invertebrates! New Mexico, a hotspot for insect biodiversity, has joined the ranks of U.S. states authorized to work on invertebrate conservation. When conservation happens at all levels, from home to cities on up, we build a more resilient network of care for wildlife. |
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New Mexico Passes Law Allowing the State to Conserve Invertebrates
Governor Lujan Grisham has signed into law SB5, a bill that gives the newly named New Mexico Department of Wildlife (formerly the Department of Game and Fish) the authority to manage ALL wildlife, including insects and other invertebrates! Xerces was part of a broad coalition of organizations that supported this bill.
You can learn why insect protection through state authority matters, and what Xerces is doing make it happen, in the January 2025 episode of our Bug Banter podcast. |
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For Pollinators’ Sakes, Don’t Spring into Garden Cleanup Too Soon!
Early spring garden cleanup can disrupt critical invertebrate habitat and leave pollinators out in the cold. Our guidelines will help you determine when cleaning up won’t bug the pollinators in your space.
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True Facts: Where Have All the Fireflies Gone?
Online humorist Ze Frank recently connected with Xerces biologist Candace Fallon to get to the bottom of an important question: Where have all the fireflies gone?
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| The Xerces Society is a donor-supported nonprofit organization that protects our world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.
Your tax-deductible donation will help grow and sustain that essential work. |
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855-232-6639 (option 2) |
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