About UDOT Pollinator Habitats
UDOT has recently funded the Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Program to establish pollinator habitat on existing properties owned and managed by UDOT. This program was launched in response to mounting evidence of declining pollinator populations nation-wide, as a conservation partnership to increase public awareness and provide safe-haven to pollinators in established sanctuary habitats throughout the state. An initial phase of habitat restoration was established as a pilot in northern Utah at the Perry Rest Stop (located in Perry, Utah, northbound along the I-15 corridor).
A second site is being established as a native seed source at the Brigham City Rest Area, southbound on the I-15 corridor. Pending approval, UDOT hopes to expand habitat restoration efforts to additional UDOT sites throughout Utah. A manual has been developed to help guide restoration goals and best practices for habitat establishment on future properties.
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Perry Pollinator Habitat
Projects & Partners
The Perry Rest Stop was launched as a pilot site for UDOT to restore a portion of property as pollinator habitat in 2021. The site was completed in 2023 and continues to rely on volunteers for ongoing maintenance.
Several agencies and organizations have partnered to address national pollinator declines.
Regional biologists have developed a site project through iNaturalist to record pollinator presence at the Perry Rest Stop before and after restoration efforts.
Contact Us
Utah Department of Transportation Stormwater Resources
Phone: (801) 965-4196
Email: rhondathiele@utah.gov
Quinney College of Natural Resources Native Plant Conservation Project Leader
Phone: (385) 235-1062
Email: mindywheeler@utah.gov