Utah Pollinator Pursuit Resources

Monarch butterfly and bumble bee populations are quickly declining, yet there is little information to inform effective conservation action. Learning more about the species is not only important to their health and the health of their habitats, but it’s also crucial for our agricultural system that depends on pollinators.

The Utah Pollinator Pursuit aims to learn more about the health of Utah’s pollinator populations to support future conservation and agricultural planning. Our amazing community scientists make this project possible by volunteering to collect data all over Utah.

Thank you for your interest in conserving these sensitive species and supporting our food systems. Get started by visiting the resources below.

How to Get Started

1 - Visit the Utah Pollinator Pursuit website to learn more and choose how you’d like to get involved. Follow the steps outlined on the site to get started.

2 - Sign up to receive project updates.

3 - Sign up for our virtual training in Spring 2022 to learn why the project is important, get information on plant and insect identification, and get tips on navigating project tools.

4 - For questions about your property, how you can use pollinators to support your agricultural production, NRCS financial assistance, or anything else, contact us by using the information below.

Contact Us

NRCS - Jim Spencer

jim.spencer@usda.gov - 435-671-7311 

USU & UDWR - Mindy Wheeler

mindywheeler@utah.gov - 385-235-1062