"Reviving Honey Bee Populations: Urban Beekeeping Project Takes Flight"

Urban beekeeping projects in Washington, D.C. are working to restore honey bee populations and raise awareness about their importance. Former President Barack Obama launched a national strategy in 2014 to protect and promote bees and other pollinators. Government facilities, including the U.S. State Department and the Canadian embassy, have installed beehives on their rooftops. The efforts of beekeepers have helped stabilize honey bee populations, despite ongoing threats from pesticides, mites, and habitat loss. Education and public outreach have also contributed to a greater understanding and appreciation of bees.