Today at Butterfly Pavilion, Governor Jared Polis signed into law Colorado House Bill 24-1117, a groundbreaking step for wildlife conservation by adding invertebrates to the list of species that may be studied and conserved in Colorado. With invertebrates comprising a staggering 97% of all animal species on earth, this legislation officially recognizes them under the purview of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), empowering CPW to protect and conserve these vital creatures of virtually every ecosystem on the planet. This legislation marks a monumental stride in Colorado's invertebrate conservation, prioritizing data collection and creating programs to study species like butterflies, beetles, and bees. Together with CPW and community partners, Butterfly Pavilion will work tirelessly to safeguard the well-being of invertebrates and the ecosystems they inhabit A special thanks to Governor Polis, Representative Karen McCormick the prime sponsor of this bill, Butterfly Pavilion’s VP o...