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. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html