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Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Program Year

2026

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CROTON ON HUDSON

CROTON ON HUDSON, NY

Brian Pugh

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Croton on Hudson is a village 25 miles north of New York City with a population of 8,000. The village borders two rivers and is also bounded by the forested watershed that filters the City’s famously pure drinking water. Many residents of the village treasure the natural environment and take responsibility for doing their part to preserve it. Village government under the leadership of Mayor Brian Pugh has undertaken numerous sustainability and conversation initiatives and has been honored with a 2026 Eco Award from Westchester County. As well as holding a Five-Star Title in in Clean Energy Communities from NYSERDA. The Mayor’s Monarch Pledge is an aspect of the Village’s commitment to promoting native plant landscaping and habitat gardening, which is spearheaded by the Conservation Advisory Council and Croton Garden Club.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2026

Communications and Convening ▸

Launch or maintain a public communication effort to encourage residents to plant monarch gardens at their homes or in their neighborhoods. (If you have community members who speak a language other than English, we encourage you to also communicate in that language; Champion Pledges must communicate in that language.)

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

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

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Brian Pugh	2026	4/29/2026		View Pledge
Mayor Brian Pugh	2025	3/30/2025	Signatories	View Pledge