City of Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
Chris Enegren
Summary for 2024
Moorpark is a city located in Ventura County, California. With a population of roughly 36,000 residents, Moorpark is situated in an idyllic valley surrounded by rolling hills, agriculture, and many wholesale plant nurseries. Moorpark is known for its abundance of city parks and small town charm. Moorpark has committed to monarch and pollinator conservation through planting efforts in city parks and landscapes that support these populations.
VILLAGE OF DOBBS FERRY
DOBBS FERRY, NY
VINCENT ROSSILLO
Summary for 2024
Dobbs Ferry is a village that lies just about 20 miles north of New York City. This riverfront village has a population of 11,000 within its 2.5 square miles of land. With its sloping geography, there is a traditional downtown, as well as generous open spaces. The Village is home to the 76 acre Juhring Nature Preserve, the beautiful Waterfront Park along the Hudson River, as well as two other parks with playgrounds- all of which are enjoyed by many. Mayor Rossillo of Dobbs Ferry NY is excited to transition our Village to a pollinator pathway and is committed to facilitating community actions that support Monarch conservation. With the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge he looks forward to engaging our community in creating vital habitats to sustain pollinators especially Monarchs.
City of Cooper City
Cooper City, FL
Greg Ross
Summary for 2024
Cooper City is a lovely bedroom community in Broward County with approximately 35,000+ residents, founded in 1959 by Morris Cooper. Many families and young professionals live here due to their excellent school system, safe environment and quality sports programs. Cooper City takes great pride in their well maintained mature tree canopy evidenced by the City logo which is a tree with the words "Someplace Special". This extensive tree canopy provides tremendous amounts of wildlife habitat.
MALAD CITY
MALAD CITY, ID
Joan Hawkins
Summary for 2024
Malad City is nestled in a small valley in southeastern Idaho. Its name comes from the Malad River that begins in the northwestern end of the valley and was named “Malade” by early trappers who became sick from eating the beaver from that river. It is surrounded by several mountain ranges with three reservoirs close by that offer recreation for residents and visitors. The city was founded in 1864 by pioneers that were masters of innovation, hard work, and integrity. They came first for the hay that grew abundantly in the valley, but soon farms surrounded the city, and unique communities were built up with Malad City as the hub. The County is still a farming community. Citizens love the beauties of nature in the Malad Valley. That is one reason why I am interested in committing to monarch and pollinator conservation.
City of Adel
Adel, IA
James F. Peters
Summary for 2024
Adel is the county seat of Dallas County in the state of Iowa. It was established in 1847 and has grown over the years to a population of roughly 6,500. The Raccoon River Valley Trail runs through Adel and has a large forested area surrounding the trail that is home to many flora and fauna. Adel has beautiful parks, including the large city-centered Evans Park, that have natural habitats for the monarch butterfly community. There are multiple community gardens throughout Adel, including one outside the Adel Library that the Friends of the Library are dedicated to building a habitat for the monarch community. Mayor Peters joins the Friends of the Library and the citizens of Adel in a pledge to encourage growth and rehabilitation of the monarch community in the City of Adel.
Roseto Borough
Roseto, PA
Ilene Tillman
Summary for 2024
We are a very small community. But we have at our park, with Council’s approval, and area that we could put in a pollinators’ garden. It would be out of the area of play, and yet it is in a clear woodland area. We will try to have the Girl Scouts help out with this project.
Village of Tuxedo Park
Tuxedo Park, NY
Marc Citrin
Summary for 2024
Tuxedo Park is a village in Orange County, NY with a population of approximately 645. Quoting from Stuart J. McGregor’s book, “The Wee Wah Beach Club in Tuxedo Park”: “Much has been written about the founding of Tuxedo Park established by Pierre Lorillard IV in 1886 as a retreat for sporting activities with friends and family. It was also developed as a refuge from the formalities of social life in New York, and as a spring, fall, and winter getaway.” The Village maintains a very strong connection to nature. Indeed, nature is integral to this Village. The lakes, hills, trails, trees and wildlife, including bald eagles, are treasured by one and all. The Village of Tuxedo Park is pleased to join the effort to save the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor’s Pledge and we very much look forward to engaging residents in aiding in this noble cause.
City of Johns Creek
Johns Creek, GA
John Bradberry
Summary for 2024
Johns Creek is a city on the North side of the Metro Atlanta Area with a population of 82,000. The city partners with many local non-profits that support environmental conservation in the City, including education and plantings to support butterflies in our community.
Village of Winnetka
Winnetka, IL
Chris Rintz
Summary for 2024
City of Missoula
Missoula, MT
Angela Davis
Summary for 2024
The City of Missoula is committed to stewarding it's natural resources and supporting pollinator conservation. Missoula's Parks and Recreation Department manages thousands of acres of parks, trails, and open space. This Monarch Pledge supports ongoing efforts to incorporate conservation, education, and restoration into Missoula's Parks.
