EPA has announced new required refuge options for growing Bollgard cotton for 2001. The purpose of this document is to more fully explain the new options. A 2001 Bollgard IRM Brochure that further explains these options is available upon request. This brochure will be distributed throughout the cotton industry, including growers, consultants, university research and extension personnel, retailers, seed dealers and seed companies. Monsanto and the National Cotton Council will conduct an extensive educational campaign to ensure that all segments of the cotton industry are informed of these new requirements. We request that the state extension organizations and private consultants assist in this educational effort.