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Counting Insects to Save Our Food | Charleston News
This weekend, thousands across the Southeast joined a buzzing citizen science effort: counting insects for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Started in Georgia eight years ago, the event now spans five states and has attracted groups from the Daughters of the American Revolution to the Georgia Aquarium. Last year alone, over 27,000 volunteers logged half a million insects—helping farmers and policymakers make smarter decisions that boost Georgia’s $600 million pollinator-driven economy. With data still being analyzed, this grassroots movement proves how small acts—just 15 minutes of…
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