Saving money and helping the bees

Photo courtesy WSDOT

WSDOT says you might be noticing some difference along state highways this season.

WSDOT planting guidelines and some new mowing policies are helping provide a better habitat for pollinators, like our bees.

We are mowing less (still in some areas for safety and to guarantee sight-lines) which is giving bees, butterflies and others extra plans for pollinators.

Cutting back on mowing saves WSDOT around $550,000 each year. You can read more about the specifics in WSDOT's National Pollinator Week blog.