It's not all doom and gloom.  Check out  Sam Droege and the USGS Bee Inventory 
https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pwrc/science/native-bee-inventory-and-monitoring-lab?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects
A must have for all conservationists and everyone who likes bees. 
Note also links on the USGS page - USGS posted 4000 ultra hi-resolution bee pictures on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usgsbiml 
The main USGS site also has guides, maps, etc.



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