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Pledge Date

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Program Year

2023

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City of Spokane

Spokane, WA

Nadine Woodward

Mayor

Pledge Summary

The City of Spokane is the second largest city in Washington State. In the heart of the Inland Northwest, Spokane is home to over 220,000 residents. Also known as the Lilac City, Spokane showcases some of the most beautiful features the PNW is known for. Spokanites are dedicated to meeting and developing strategies that protect the natural environment of the region. Thus, Mayor Woodward is signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge again in 2023 to commit to restoring the Monarch Butterfly’s habitat and encourage citizens of Spokane to do the same.

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Community Spotlight

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Spokane River and Clocktower

A beautiful view of our urban Spokane River and iconic clocktower in Riverfront Park

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Duncan Gardens in beautiful Manito Park

The Parks and Recreation Department maintains Manito Park's 78 acres of native and cultivated landscape and 20 acres of world class botanical gardens.

Action Items Committed for 2023

Communications and Convening

  • Issue a proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat. This proclamation must incorporate a focus on monarch conservation.
  • Create a community-driven educational conservation strategy, initiative, or practice that focuses on and benefits local, underserved residents.

Program and Demonstration Gardens

  • Display educational signage at monarch gardens and pollinator habitat.
  • Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
  • Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.

Systems Change

  • Integrate monarch butterfly conservation into the city’s Park Master Plan, Sustainability Plan, Climate Resiliency Plan or other city plans.