Community Profile

Pledge Summary

The decline of monarch butterflies is a serious issue, driven largely by habitat loss from urban development. By joining the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, we commit to creating and improving habitats for these essential pollinators. Cities can help by preserving natural areas, planting native milkweed in parks, gardens, and along streets, and we can inspire our residents to do the same in their yards. The City of Mesa, situated in central Arizona’s bustling metropolitan area, is nestled in the beautiful desert Southwest. Mesa is fortunate to work with Southwest Monarch Study, a nonprofit dedicated to researching the migration and breeding patterns of monarch butterflies across Arizona and the Southwestern U. S. Through their efforts, we know that there is much more to discover about the wild monarch migration throughout our region. It is an honor for me to support this initiative from the National Wildlife Federation and to join hundreds of other mayors and community leaders in this effort.