Protect Colorado’s Bees and Water: Tell Lawmakers to Support SB23‑266 Neonic Pesticide Limits
- DENVER YIMBYs for GOOD
- 1 hour ago
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Colorado has a chance right now to do something concrete for bees, clean water, and our food system — but it won’t happen unless legislators hear from us.
SB23‑266 would classify neonicotinoid (“neonic”) pesticides as limited‑use. That means these chemicals would no longer be sold over the counter to casual users at big‑box and garden stores, but they would still be available to licensed professionals who truly need them. It’s a balanced, middle‑ground approach: we reduce widespread, unnecessary use while preserving access for critical agricultural and specialty uses.
Why this matters:
Neonics are strongly linked to the decline of bees and other pollinators, which are essential for both Colorado agriculture and native ecosystems.
These chemicals persist in soil and water, contributing to contamination of streams, rivers, and groundwater.
Federal regulators acknowledge the risks, but action at the national level has been slow and incomplete. Colorado can lead by putting common‑sense guardrails in place.
SB23‑266 is not a “ban.” It simply moves the most harmful products behind the counter so they’re applied with professional oversight, much like putting powerful antibiotics under a doctor’s supervision instead of on open shelves.
If you care about pollinators, safe water, and a resilient local food system, your voice is needed.
Please take a few minutes today to:
Look up your state senator and representative. Find yours at:
Call or email them and urge them to support SB23‑266.
Policymakers are hearing loudly from industry lobbyists. They also need to hear from constituents who want a healthier, more sustainable Colorado. Your message can make a real difference in whether SB23‑266 passes.
Learn more about how you can call your legislators for pollinators & environmental health:
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