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Roseville 2040 Chapter9: Resilience and Environmental Protection fruits, nuts, and seeds that will later be consumed and disbursed. Without pollinators, there is no seed formation, which means future generations of plants and the creatures that rely on them are at risk of decline. According to the USDA, 75 percent of the fruits, nuts, and vegetables grown in the United States are pollinated by native bees. In recent years, there has been a dramatic decline in pollinator species, notably including the Rusty Patch Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis). Pesticides, pests and pathogens, loss of habitat, and lack of available nutrition are part of an unfortunately long list of factors which have led to depressed immune systems, a decrease in genetic diversity, and ultimately the decline of pollinator populations. Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species Roseville currently has one species that is listed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as threatened. The Northern Long -Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) is affected by the deadly bat disease, white -nose syndrome, and is threatened due the decline of approximately 99% of its population since 2006. According to the DNR's definitions, a species is considered threatened if the species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range within Minnesota. State and federal laws govern protection of rare species. Management responsibility lies with the DNR at the state level and with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the federal level. Ramsey County includes protection of rare species and natural communities as one element in its management of county parks and open space. The City has no direct role in the preservation of rare species and natural communities but supports federal, state, and county efforts. Current and Past Initiatives The City of Roseville has adopted practices to make our city a place where pollinators can thrive. In June 2017, City Council passed Resolution No. 11422, committing the City to developing even stronger policies and practices to help protect pollinators. Roseville provides habitat for pollinators through preservation of acres of natural vegetation, through enhancement of natural habitats, creation of new habitat during City projects, and by altering existing turf grass right-of-way areas to pollinator -friendly plantings. The Parks and Recreation Policies were updated to encourage developing habitat for pollinators, as described in Chapter 8. Additional policies regarding natural resources management in Roseville's parks system are described in the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space chapter. Chapter9 I Page 6