Community Profile

Pledge Status

Complete

Pledge Date

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Program Year

2025

Achievement

2025

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Siouxland

Sioux City, IA

Bob Scott

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Sioux City is a city in western Iowa with a population of 85,000. The city is situated along the Loess Hills and is a host to many parks and nature preserves. The city has established itself as the first Bird Friendly City in western Iowa and prioritizes native plantings, including Milkweed to help establish and contribute to the growth of the butterfly population. By signing the Monarch Pledge we hope to show residents that our commitment to maintaining our green spaces and contributing to the overall health of our planet is a priority.

Community Spotlight

Library Planters

The Environmental Advisory Board, along with volunteers and Park staff planted over 100 shrubs and flowers in the parking lot planters.

Action Items Committed for 2025

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.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Facilitate or support a milkweed seed collection and propagation effort.

Systems Change ▸

Launch, expand, or continue one or more ordinances to reduce light pollution to benefit urban wildlife.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Bob Scott	2025	4/24/2025	Signatories	View Pledge