1. Pollinator Stewardship Council
Defending managed & native pollinators from the adverse impact of pesticides
Pollinator Stewardship Council

2. We Are Beekeepers Photo American Beekeeping Federation Photo M. Colopy
Photo B. Rhodes

3. Education - Advocacy - Action
Our mission is to defend managed and native pollinators vital to a sustainable and affordable food supply from the adverse impact of pesticides.
Raise awareness about the adverse impact of pesticides on pollinators critical to the supply of food and the ecosystem.
Provide advocacy, guidance, and tools to document the detrimental effect of pesticides on pollinators. 
Affect regulatory processes of pesticide risk assessment, label, and enforcement.
Education - Advocacy - Action

4. A national nonprofit serving beekeepers at the local, state, and national level.

5. Education - Advocacy - Action
Took action
Making the beekeepers’ voice heard:
Honey Labels
Neonic review
Pyrethroids
EPA Regulatory reform
USDA Regulatory reform
Invasive flea beetle
Education - Advocacy - Action

6. Education - Advocacy - Action
Advocacy & Education
Assisted our members and stakeholders with interactions with local policy makers concerning pesticides.
Provided direct education about beekeeping association management and nonprofits to seven beekeeping state and local member groups.
Program Director served on the PPDC MP3 Metrics sub-workgroup determining the evaluation metrics for State Pollinator Plans.
Worked with journalists connecting them to individual beekeepers, state beekeeping leaders, and to convey the concerns of beekeepers for the health of their honey bees.
Education - Advocacy - Action

7. Join us! Become a Member Today!
Benefits of membership, depending on your membership level, may include:
bi-monthly newsletter
participation in advocacy actions
support letters for your advocacy (unless in direct conflict with PSC mission)
possible collaborative programs
member's logo and weblink posted on PSC member page of website and newsletter
one to three presentations at the State/regional beekeeping group conference or similar (travel expenses not included)
assistance with a singular research or presentation project for the association
assist with grant writing/research for a local project
support through our advocacy software of state legislative issues
assistance with nonprofit development/strategic planning
Join us!
Become a Member Today!
1624 Idlewood Ave.
Akron, OH 44313

8. Collaborate with State & local beekeeping groups
Collaborators Projects
Boy Scout Beekeeping & Habitat
A beekeeper, farmer, applicator
Cumberland Gap- pesticide reduction education and habitat
Native bees in ROW pollinator habitat
Bee Heroic Project
Fungicide and IGR - bee hazard warnings

10. GRO1000 Grassroots Grants
Up to $1,500
Pollinator Habitats
Edible gardens
Public Greenspaces
Apply online
Jan. 2- Feb. 19

11. 2 years ahead of schedule

14. Matching your donations and membership
Up to $20,000 this week!
Benefits of membership, depending on your membership level, may include:
bi-monthly newsletter
participation in advocacy actions
support letters for your advocacy (unless in direct conflict with PSC mission)
possible collaborative programs
member's logo and weblink posted on PSC member page of website and newsletter
one to three presentations at the State/regional beekeeping group conference or similar (travel expenses not included)
assistance with a singular research or presentation project for the association
assist with grant writing/research for a local project
support through our advocacy software of state legislative issues
assistance with nonprofit development/strategic planning
We are a 501c3 nonprofit: donations are tax deductible

15. Pollinator Stewardship Council
Your membership; your donations will be matched this week.
Join us; support our work!
Contact: Program Director, Michele Colopy
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