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Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Program Year

2026

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City of Perris

Perris, CA

Michael Vargas

Mayor

Pledge Summary

The City of Perris is deeply committed to monarch and pollinator conservation through initiatives like Grow Perris, which promotes sustainable practices and green community development. The city continuously develops and proposes green spaces and community gardens to create habitats for pollinators while practicing responsible gardening techniques, such as avoiding pesticides, to maintain pollinator-friendly environments. Through educational programs, Perris engages youth in learning about the critical role pollinators play in ecosystems and their overall impact on biodiversity. Additionally, the city provides ample pollinator areas within its community spaces and gardens, ensuring support for pollinator populations. These efforts align with the goals of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and highlight the city's dedication to environmental stewardship.

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Action Items Committed for 2026

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.
  • Engage with community garden groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants.
  • Engage with city parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs.
  • Engage with gardening leaders and partners (e.g., Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, Nature Centers, Native Plant Society Chapters , other long-standing and influential community leaders) to support monarch butterfly conservation.

Program and Demonstration Gardens

  • Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.