Community Profile

Pledge Status

Complete

Pledge Date

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Program Year

2021

Achievement

2021

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RM of West Interlake

Ashern and Eriksdale, MB

Arnthor Jonasson

Reeve

Pledge Summary

The RM of West Interlake is located in the heart of Manitoba between Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg with a population of approximately 2100 residents. There are many parks located throughout our municipality that would be the perfect location to enhance the Monarch habitat. The RM is committed to creating those habitats, placing signs, and raising awareness about Monarch butterflies throughout the area.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2021

Communications and Convening ▸

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.

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.
Plant milkweed and pollinator-friendly native nectar plants along roadsides, medians, or public rights-of-way.
Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar-producing plants in gardens in the community.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Reeve Arnthor Jonasson	2021	2/24/2021	Signatories	View Pledge