The Canadian Pollination Initiative (NSERC-CANPOLIN)[1] is one of nine new Strategic Networks announced in September 2009[2] and supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
NSERC-CANPOLIN has funding for five years to address a perceived decline in pollinators in both agricultural and natural ecosystems in Canada.
At present 26 universities and a number of government agencies, NGOs, and industry groups are involved.
The Network will also provide critical information on the economic aspects of pollination and future management needs based on expected changes in climate and land use.
Ultimately, the information gained by the Network will provide policy makers and the wider public with the necessary tools to better protect and conserve some of Canada's most important natural resources."