Inspiring positive change to ensure the future of
honey bees
Why SAVE the BEE?
Essential
Pollinators are essential to life and to the biodiversity of our planet.
Agriculture
Honey bees pollinate 80% of our agricultural crops.
Food
One third of our diet requires honey bee pollination.
Colony Loss
Annual honey bee colony loss has averaged 40% for over a decade.
Threats
Pervasive use of pesticides threatens all pollinators.
Biodiversity
Poor nutrition results from loss of diverse foraging habitat.
Projects
What we are doing to help
In addition to increasing awareness of the critical role honey bees play in our food supply, SAVE the BEE is supporting numerous projects including: scientific research on honey bee health and nutrition, creation of pollinator habitat, education for beekeepers and farmers, and lobbying for pesticide reform legislation.
Research
Education
Habitat Restoration
Honey bees are busy pollinating our food
It’s time we get busy enacting change to ensure their future, and ours.
SAVE the BEE Brand Partners
Bee the change!
Numerous like-minded businesses have joined the cause. We know it will take all of us working together to address the plight of our favorite pollinators. Find out how your business can align with SAVE the BEE and learn more about our current Brand Partners.
Join the Cause
What you can do now to help bees
Impact
Getting the word out and making a difference
News
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