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Melissa Sorenson
Coverage of Melissa Sorenson in the Nexus archive.
- City offers new registry to protect pollinator gardens from code violations
Charlotte residents can now register their yards as natural habitats to protect pollinator gardens from code violations and support the city's climate goals. The registry, approved by city council, allows residents to exempt intentionally planted gardens from potential citations, addressing declining insect populations due to urbanization. Over 161 residents have already applied, highlighting community interest in creating native plant habitats.