Pollinators are essential to our food systems and ecosystems, yet their survival is under threat. At Project Melissa, we believe that knowledge and advocacy go hand in hand. By educating communities, raising public awareness, and driving campaigns that highlight the importance of pollinator-friendly land use, we empower people to take meaningful action. Through workshops, media outreach, and policy briefs, we turn awareness into advocacy — ensuring that pollinators and biodiversity remain at the center of the conversation on clean energy and land use.
Creating lasting change requires more than awareness — it demands strong policies and the resources to make them real. Project Melissa works to influence legislation, shape standards, and secure funding that accelerates the adoption of biodiversity-positive infrastructure. By building coalitions, engaging directly with lawmakers, and pursuing grants and partnerships, we mobilize the tools needed to scale impact. Our goal is simple: ensure that every policy and every dollar invested helps restore ecosystems, protect pollinators, and build a regenerative future.
Our work often raises important questions about pollinators, policy, and regenerative land use. Here are clear answers to help you understand how Project Melissa creates measurable change.
Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other species are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat. They support biodiversity, sustain ecosystems, and ensure food security. Without them, both natural habitats and agriculture would face collapse.
Pollinator-friendly land use integrates native plants and habitats into working lands like farms, solar fields, and utility corridors. These practices create safe environments for pollinators while supporting clean energy and agriculture.
We work with lawmakers, coalitions, and community leaders to shape policies that protect pollinators and biodiversity. This includes policy briefs, legislative engagement, and supporting standards for pollinator-friendly solar and agricultural development.
Our funding comes from grants, donors, and advocacy partners. Every dollar is used to advance education, policy, and partnerships that protect pollinators, restore ecosystems, and build regenerative infrastructure.
No. When designed properly, pollinator-friendly plantings do not interfere with solar panel performance. In fact, they often improve land efficiency by reducing mowing costs, improving soil health, and creating biodiversity benefits alongside clean energy production.
Anyone can add their voice. Sign petitions, join campaigns, host pollinator-friendly events, or support our mission financially. Organizations can partner with us on advocacy, education, and regenerative land use initiatives.
Success is measured not just in numbers, but in outcomes — stronger policies, restored ecosystems, and empowered communities. We track our progress through campaigns, policy wins, and partnerships, reporting openly on the results each year.
We build coalitions with nonprofits, universities, industry leaders, and community groups. Collaboration ensures that our advocacy is rooted in science, strengthened by partnerships, and scaled for greater impact.
We focus on the intersection of pollinators, policy, and clean energy. By connecting biodiversity restoration to renewable infrastructure and agricultural practices, we create scalable solutions that unite ecological health with economic progress.
We’re building coalitions to scale pollinator-friendly practices nationwide — from solar fields and farms to utility corridors and public lands. Our next chapter is about turning local wins into national standards.
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