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Prioritize Native Plants at State Office Buildings

The Problem: Pennsylvania has a multitude of state office buildings that are often surrounded by lawns or non-native landscaping, contributing to the decline in pollinators and birds through habitat loss.

The Simple Solution: Add more native plants around state office buildings! PA House Bill 426 prioritizes the use of native plant landscaping around these buildings.

Imagine the many state buildings across the Commonwealth with native landscaping - providing habitat for monarch butterflies, lightning bugs, and other pollinators, while requiring less fertilizer and water to maintain. Choosing native plants also benefits local small businesses like native plant nurseries.

Learn More: HB 426 FACTSHEET

Act Now: HB 426 has passed the House with bipartisan support. Let’s get this bill across the finish line! Send a message to your State Senator letting them know you support native landscaping.


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Dear Senator, Native habitat loss is leading to declines in pollinators and songbirds. The monarch has even been proposed as 'Threatened' by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The solution is simple - we need more native plants to support pollinators and songbirds. Native landscaping can also benefit water quality and stormwater management. House Bill 426 will prioritize the use of native plants for landscaping at state office buildings, providing critical habitat for species in need. Please show you care about Pennsylvania’s pollinators and support HB 426.

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